编磬
ancient stone chime; empty; exhausted
Meanings
3 senses · 5 examplesnoun
ancient Chinese stone chime (percussion instrument)
literaryA ritual musical instrument used in ancient Chinese ceremonies and court music, typically made of jade or stone.
During the sacrificial ceremony, the musician struck the set of stone chimes, producing a clear and melodious sound.
A precious set of stone chimes from the Warring States period is on display in the museum.
adjective
empty; exhausted; used up
archaicLiterary/archaic usage. Often used in classical Chinese to describe resources being depleted or a space being empty.
The food in the house was exhausted, making it hard to carry on.
The idiom 'room like a hanging chime' describes a house empty of all possessions, indicating extreme poverty.
verb
to bend (like a bow); to arch
archaicAn extremely rare and archaic usage, based on the shape of the chime.
He stood bent like a chime, showing his respect.