Phrase guide

yong bell

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈjɒŋ ˌbɛl/

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noun

Meaning 1

A type of large, bronze bell originating in ancient China, played as a musical instrument to indicate the beat.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From Mandarin 鏞 /镛 (yōng) + bell.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Cantonese: 鏞 /镛 (jung4) — type of bell
  • Chinese Mandarin: 鏞 /镛 (yōng) — type of bell
  • Chinese Mandarin: 大鐘 /大钟 (dàzhōng) — type of bell
  • Chinese Mandarin: 鐄 /𨱑 (huáng) — type of bell