Definitions
surname Duo
large ancient bell
Etymology phono-semantic
bell
Semantic:
钅
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The character 铎, historically represented by the traditional form 鐸, is etymologically a phono-semantic compound composed of the semantic component 金, denoting metal, and the phonetic component 睪, which together originally signified a specific type of metal bell used in ancient China for issuing military commands and conducting rituals. Over time, the term's meaning has remained closely associated with this ceremonial and functional instrument, and while the graphical structure has seen alterations, the core conceptual link to a metal bell has been maintained in literary and historical contexts.
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我的同学叫李铎。
木铎是古代的乐器。
这个铎的声音很响亮。
博物馆里陈列着一个铜铎。
老师振铎召集学生。
每当节日来临，村里就会响起铎声。
根据历史记载，铎曾经用于传达政令。
尽管现代通信技术发达，但铎作为传统文化符号，依然在某些仪式中扮演重要角色。