luán
銮
small bell; imperial carriage
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Meanings
3 senses · 6 examplesnoun
small bell (often with a clapper); tinkling bell
literarySpecifically refers to a type of small, decorative bell, often used in ancient ceremonial contexts. It is not a common word in modern speech.
Luán銮
líng铃
zhī之
shēng声
qīng清
cuì脆
yuè悦
ěr耳
。
The sound of the small bells was clear and pleasing to the ear.
Wū屋
yán檐
xià下
xuán悬
guà挂
zhe着
luán銮
líng铃
。
Small bells were hanging under the eaves.
noun
imperial carriage (metonym for the emperor's vehicle or procession)
literaryA literary and historical term. The character appears in terms related to the emperor's travel.
Bǎi百
guān官
chū出
chéng城
yíng迎
luán銮
。
All the officials went out of the city to welcome the imperial carriage.
Luán銮
jià驾
huí回
gōng宫
le了
。
The imperial carriage has returned to the palace.
noun
a surname
Zhè这
wèi位
jiào教
shòu授
xìng姓
Luán銮
。
This professor's surname is Luan.
Luán銮
xiān先
sheng生
shì是
wǒ我
men们
de的
lín邻
jū居
。
Mr. Luan is our neighbor.