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铃
líng
Description
“铃”是一种能发出声音的东西，比如门铃、自行车上的铃。
"铃" is something that can make a sound, like a doorbell or a bicycle bell.
有人来的时候，门铃会响。
The doorbell rings when someone comes.
Meanings
铃líng
bell (a small ringing device)
自行车上有一个小铃。
There is a small bell on the bicycle.
铃声língshēng
the sound of a bell or ring
上课的铃声响了。
The class bell rang.
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Notes
- Etymology
铃 has the metal radical 钅, showing it is a metal object that makes sound.
- Nuance
铃 is the object; 铃声 refers specifically to the sound it makes.
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