镛 (yōng) - Yong — a large bell or musical instrument

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yōng ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

樱咏

镛 · yōng

Yong — a large bell or musical instrument used in ancient Chinese rituals and ceremonies.

Yong — a large bell or musical instrument

Usage highlights

Large bellBronze yongYong bellTemple yongCeremonial yongAncient yong

Synonyms

  • 钟— bell (more general term)
  • 大钟— large bell

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The temple bell (镛) was struck to mark the ceremony.
  • Ancient ritual music used the yong bell (镛).
  • The bronze yong (青铜镛) was an important ceremonial instrument.
  • The sound of the yong (镛声) echoed through the hall.

Collocations

  • Large bell(大镛)
  • Bronze yong(青铜镛)
  • Yong bell(镛钟)
  • Temple yong(庙镛)
  • Ceremonial yong(礼镛)
  • Ancient yong(古镛)

Idioms

  • The sound of metal and stone (金声玉振) - often associated with ceremonial bells like the yong

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The yong was an important ceremonial bell in ancient Chinese court rituals and temple ceremonies.
  • It was typically made of bronze and used in formal musical performances during important state events.
  • The character appears in some historical place names and personal names, reflecting its cultural significance.

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