铃
bell; bell-shaped object; cotton boll; surname
Meanings
4 senses · 17 examplesnoun
bell; metal sound-making device
Can be used as a standalone noun, often with the diminutive suffix 儿 in colloquial speech. Covers traditional metal bells, electric bells, bicycle bells, etc.
This small bronze bell hangs on the door and rings when the wind blows.
I pressed the bicycle bell to warn passersby to move aside.
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The electric bell in the classroom rang, and class was over.
Her phone ringtone is a pop song.
The Christmas tree is covered with colorful bells and fairy lights.
adjective
bell-shaped
Used to describe objects that resemble the shape of a bell, often paired with measure words or nouns.
This kind of crutch bell is a warning device installed at the top of a cane.
Barbells are common fitness equipment in gyms.
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When cotton bolls mature, they split open to reveal the cotton inside.
Wind chimes are made of multiple bell-shaped metal pieces and make crisp sounds when the wind blows.
This bell-shaped vase is perfect for arranging dried flowers.
noun
cotton boll
technicalSpecialized agricultural term referring to the flower and young boll of the cotton plant.
Cotton farmers must prevent and control pests in time to reduce boll drop.
This year's climate is suitable, and the cotton boll setting rate is very high.
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Excessive drought will cause a large number of cotton buds and bolls to fall off.
The agricultural technician taught us how to judge the best period for cotton boll setting.
The cotton bollworm is one of the most common pests in cotton planting.
noun
surname Ling
Used as a family name, rarely seen in modern China.
Mr. Ling is the foreign consultant of our company.
The origin of the Ling surname can be traced back to ancient official titles.