temple block; iron clapper; percussion instrument
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesnoun
cloud-shaped metal clapper used in Buddhist temples to mark time or summon monks
formalTraditionally made of iron or bronze, shaped like a cloud, struck with a wooden mallet. Used for timekeeping in monasteries.
Qīng清
chén晨
，
sì寺
lǐ里
de的
yún云
bǎn板
qiāo敲
xiǎng响
le了
。
In the early morning, the temple block sounded in the monastery.
Yún云
bǎn板
shì是
yòng用
lái来
bào报
shí时
de的
fǎ法
qì器
。
The cloud board is a ritual implement used for keeping time.
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Tīng听
dào到
yún云
bǎn板
shēng声
，
sēng僧
rén人
men们
fēn纷
fēn纷
zǒu走
xiàng向
dà大
diàn殿
。
Hearing the sound of the iron clapper, the monks walked toward the main hall.
noun
percussion instrument used in traditional Chinese opera
technicalUsed in traditional opera to keep rhythm and signal scene changes.
Jīng京
jù剧
yuè乐
duì队
zhōng中
de的
yún云
bǎn板
yóu由
sī司
gǔ鼓
zhǎng掌
wò握
。
In the Peking opera orchestra, the cloud board is controlled by the chief drummer.
Yún云
bǎn板
de的
shēng声
yīn音
qīng清
cuì脆
yuè悦
ěr耳
。
The sound of the percussion board is crisp and pleasant.