镲 (chǎ) - Cymbal — a percussion instrument consisting of two

镲Tone 3

chǎ ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

偲嫦

镲 · chǎ

Cymbal — a percussion instrument consisting of two concave brass plates that are struck together to produce a sharp, ringing sound.

Cymbal — a percussion instrument consisting of two

Usage highlights

Play cymbalsCymbal soundA pair of cymbalsCymbal crashBrass cymbalCymbal player

Synonyms

  • 钹— Cymbals (similar percussion instrument)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The drummer plays the cymbals (打镲).
  • Cymbals produce a loud crashing sound (镲声).
  • He bought a new pair of cymbals (一副新镲).
  • The cymbal crash marked the climax (镲的撞击声标志着高潮).

Collocations

  • Play cymbals(打镲)
  • Cymbal sound(镲声)
  • A pair of cymbals(一副镲)
  • Cymbal crash(镲的撞击)
  • Brass cymbal(铜镲)
  • Cymbal player(镲手)

Idioms

  • No specific idioms found for this character

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Cymbals are important percussion instruments in Chinese traditional music, especially in opera, folk ensembles, and temple ceremonies.
  • In northern Chinese dialects, particularly Beijing slang, '打镲' (dǎ chǎ) can metaphorically mean 'to joke around' or 'to tease'.
  • Cymbals are often used in festive occasions and religious rituals to create loud, celebratory sounds.

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