晚钟 (wǎn zhōng) — evening bell (rung at dusk, especially in Buddhist temples)
Definition
晚钟 specifically refers to the bell rung at dusk in Buddhist temples to mark the end of the day, carrying a literary, contemplative tone. It is not a generic 'evening bell' in everyday use.
noun
evening bell (rung at dusk, especially in Buddhist temples)
Measure word · 阵
Examples
- 晚钟。Shān gǔ lǐ huí dàng zhe wǎn zhōng de shēng yīn.The sound of the evening bell echoed through the valley.
- ，晚钟。Měi tiān huáng hūn shí fēn, sì yuàn de wǎn zhōng dōu huì xiǎng qǐ.Every day at dusk, the temple's evening bell rings.
- 晚钟。wǎn zhōng De shēng yīn tí xǐng rén men shí guāng liú shì.The sound of the evening bell reminds people of the passage of time.
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