鼜 (qì) - A drum used in ancient military camps to & night drum.

鼜Tone 4

qì ｜ 22 strokes ｜ radical:

器情

鼜 · qì

A drum used in ancient military camps to signal the time for soldiers to return to camp or cease activities;

night drum.

A drum used in ancient military camps tonight drum.

Usage highlights

night drumcamp drumevening drumdrum signalmilitary drumtimekeeping drum

Synonyms

  • 鼓— drum (general term)
  • 更鼓— night watch drum

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The night drum sounded at dusk (暮鼓晨钟).
  • Ancient camps used drums for timekeeping (营中鼜鼓).
  • The evening drum marked the end of the day (宵禁鼜声).

Collocations

  • night drum(鼜鼓)
  • camp drum(营鼜)
  • evening drum(暮鼜)
  • drum signal(鼓鼜)
  • military drum(军鼜)
  • timekeeping drum(更鼜)

Idioms

  • Morning bell and evening drum(晨钟暮鼓)
  • Golden drum and jade bell(金鼓玉钟)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in ancient Chinese military camps as a timekeeping instrument.
  • Part of the system of acoustic signals in traditional Chinese military organization.
  • Reflects the importance of drum signals in ancient Chinese warfare and camp life.

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