Common Meanings
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zhōng钟
A hollow metal instrument that produces sound when struck, such as a bell or chime. It also refers to ancient bronze musical instruments like chime-bells (编钟) or ancient bronze ritual vessels (钟鼎).
博物馆里展出的编钟，是古代重要的乐器，敲击时声音悠扬。
The chime-bells displayed in the museum are important ancient musical instruments, and their sound is melodious when struck.
A timekeeping device, such as a clock, bell, or chimes.
爷爷书房里有一座古老的座钟，走得很准。
Grandpa has an old grandfather clock in his study, and it keeps very accurate time.
Refers to a unit of time, an hour, often used in phrases like '一个钟头' (one hour).
我们开了一个钟头的会.
We had a meeting for an hour.
A small cup or goblet, often used for drinking wine or tea; a small drinking vessel.
我喜欢用这种小钟喝茶.
I like to drink tea from this kind of small cup.
To concentrate on; to specialize in; to have a special affection or preference for something or someone.
他钟爱古典文学，收藏了许多珍贵的古籍
He has a special fondness for classical literature and has collected many precious ancient books.