About
The character "铃" originates from its traditional form "鈴", which is structurally composed of the metal radical "金" on the left, indicating objects made from metal, and the phonetic component "令" on the right, guiding its pronunciation. This pictophonetic formation etymologically ties the character to metal bells, and its meaning has extended from referring solely to handheld or hanging bells to including a range of devices that produce similar ringing sounds, such as doorbells or bicycle bells, without losing its fundamental association with audible signaling.
Etymology Hide
Example Sentences Hide
我听到了铃声。
清脆的铃声突然响起。
上课铃声响了，快回教室。
她把自行车铃按得很响。
小狗的脖子上挂了个小铃铛。
风铃在微风中发出悦耳的声音。
他摇了摇手铃，召集大家集合。
铃兰花在清晨散发着幽香。