Common Meanings
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luán銮
A type of ornate bell, often associated with imperial carriages or ceremonial use, specifically referring to '銮铃' (luánlíng), a bell used on such carriages.
马车上的銮铃发出清脆悦耳的声音。
The ornamental bells on the carriage emitted a clear, pleasant sound.
When pronounced 'luán', '銮' refers to the imperial carriage, often adorned with bells (called 'luán líng'). Therefore, it is also used as a metonym for the emperor's carriage or presence, such as in 'luán jià' (imperial carriage) or 'yíng luán' (to welcome the emperor's arrival).
浩荡的銮驾队伍缓缓驶过，引得百姓夹道围观
The magnificent imperial carriage procession slowly passed by, attracting crowds of people lining the streets to watch.