zuòzhōng

座钟

Word · NounTraditional座鐘

table clock; mantel clock

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Meanings

1 sense · 3 examples
1.

noun

table clock; mantel clock; desk clock (as opposed to a wall clock)

Refers to a clock designed to sit on a flat surface such as a table, shelf, or mantelpiece. It is mechanically distinct from wall clocks (挂钟) in that it typically has a heavy base and does not hang.

Wǒ我
jiā家
kè客
tīng厅
lǐ里
yǒu有
yī一
zuò座
gǔ古
lǎo老
de的
zuò座
zhōng钟
 。

There is an antique mantel clock in my living room.

Yǔ与
guà挂
zhōng钟
bù不
tóng同
 ,
zuò座
zhōng钟
kě可
yǐ以
fàng放
zài在
zhuō桌
zi子
huò或
shū书
jià架
shang上
 。

Unlike wall clocks, table clocks can be placed on desks or bookshelves.

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Yé爷
ye爷
měi每
tiān天
dōu都
gěi给
nà那
zuò座
zuò座
zhōng钟
shàng上
fā发
tiáo条
 。

Grandpa winds up that mantel clock every day.