钲 (zhēng) - A bronze bell used in ancient China for & also refers to a small metal percussion instrument.

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钲 · zhēng

A bronze bell used in ancient China for military commands and ceremonies;

also refers to a small metal percussion instrument.

A bronze bell used in ancient China foralso refers to a small metal percussion instrument.

Usage highlights

Bronze bellMilitary bellGolden bellStrike the bellSound the bellBell and drum

Synonyms

  • 钟— bell (general term)
  • 铃— small bell

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The general signaled with a bronze bell (鸣钲).
  • Ancient military music used bells and drums (金钲).
  • The artifact was identified as a Warring States bell (战国钲).
  • The ritual included striking the bell (击钲).

Collocations

  • Bronze bell(铜钲)
  • Military bell(军钲)
  • Golden bell(金钲)
  • Strike the bell(击钲)
  • Sound the bell(鸣钲)
  • Bell and drum(钲鼓)

Idioms

  • The bell sounds and the drum beats(钲鼓齐鸣)
  • Golden bell and iron horse(金钲铁马)
  • Bell signals and drum commands(钲令鼓号)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in ancient Chinese armies to signal advance or retreat during battles.
  • Often paired with drums in military and ceremonial contexts.
  • Archaeological finds show elaborate bronze bells from Zhou dynasty.
  • Represents ancient Chinese bronze casting technology and military organization.

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