铎 (duó) - Duó — a large bronze bell used in & symbolizes authority and cultural tradition.

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铎 · duó

Duó — a large bronze bell used in ancient China, especially in rituals and military commands;

symbolizes authority and cultural tradition.

Duó — a large bronze bell used insymbolizes authority and cultural tradition.

Usage highlights

Bronze bellRitual bellMilitary bellWoodenMetalBell sound

Synonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient bronze bell (铎) was used in ceremonies.
  • He studied the history of ritual bells (礼铎).
  • The military commander's bell (军铎) signaled orders.
  • The wooden-clappered bell (木铎) was used by officials.

Collocations

  • Bronze bell(铜铎)
  • Ritual bell(礼铎)
  • Military bell(军铎)
  • Wooden-clappered bell(木铎)
  • Metal-clappered bell(金铎)
  • Bell sound(铎声)

Idioms

  • To shake the bell and teach(振铎教授)
  • The bell's sound reaches far(铎声远扬)
  • Holding the bell to announce(执铎宣告)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in ancient China for rituals, ceremonies, and military commands.
  • Symbolized authority, order, and cultural transmission.
  • The wooden-clappered bell (木铎) was associated with education and proclamation.

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