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铎

鐸
duó
noun #25,201

Measure Word

一个铎 gè

Meanings

  1. 1 large ancient bell with a clapper
  2. 2 a wooden or metal bell used in ancient China for announcements

Examples

古代官员巡视时会摇铎示警。
Gǔdài guānyuán xúnshì shí huì yáo duó shì jǐng.
Ancient officials would shake the bell to signal a warning while on patrol.
铎是中国古代的一种礼器。
Duó shì Zhōngguó gǔdài de yī zhǒng lǐqì.
The duo bell is a type of ceremonial instrument from ancient China.

Tips

history
铎 was an ancient Chinese bell used by officials and teachers to call attention. It had a clapper (木铎 for a wooden clapper, 金铎 for a metal one). The phrase 木铎金声 evokes moral authority and education.

Stroke Order

铎 duó