bó

钹

Character · NounTraditional鈸

cymbal; brass percussion instrument

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Meanings

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1.

noun

cymbals; a pair of brass percussion instruments

neutral

Specifically refers to the Chinese 'bo' cymbals, used in traditional music and opera. They are held by straps through the central hole and struck together.

Luó锣
gǔ鼓
hé和
bó钹
shì是
chuán传
tǒng统
jié节
rì日
zhōng中
cháng常
jiàn见
de的
yuè乐
qì器
 。

Gongs, drums, and cymbals are common instruments in traditional festivals.

Jīng京
jù剧
bàn伴
zòu奏
lǐ里
shǎo少
bù不
liǎo了
náo铙
bó钹
de的
shēng声
yīn音
 。

The sound of cymbals is indispensable in Peking opera accompaniment.

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Tā他
shú熟
liàn练
dì地
qiāo敲
jī击
zhe着
shǒu手
zhōng中
de的
yī一
duì对
tóng铜
bó钹
 。

He skillfully strikes the pair of brass cymbals in his hands.