ringing sound of bells
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 2 examplesonomatopoeia
the ringing or tinkling sound of bells (literary)
literaryA classical literary onomatopoeia found in ancient texts such as the Book of Songs (《诗经》). Describes the clear, resonant sound of jade pendants, chariot bells, or ritual bells.
《
Shī诗
jīng经
·
Xiǎo小
yǎ雅
》
：
'
Luán鸾
shēng声
huì哕
huì哕
。
'
From the Book of Songs: 'The tinkling of the bells is clear and resonant.'
Gǔ古
yuè乐
shēng声
zhōng中
，
huán环
pèi佩
huì哕
huì哕
，
qīng清
cuì脆
yuè悦
ěr耳
。
Amid the ancient music, the jade pendants rang with a clear, pleasing sound.