Common Meanings
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qìng磬
An ancient Chinese percussion instrument, shaped like a L-shaped tablet, made of jade or stone, and hung for striking.
博物馆里陈列着古代的编磬，声音清脆。
Ancient chimes are displayed in the museum, and their sound is clear and crisp.
A bowl-shaped percussion instrument used in Buddhist temples, often made of bronze or iron, for chanting during rituals or for gathering monks.
寺庙里传来了悠扬的磬声，为诵经增添了几分庄重。
The melodious sound of the qìng echoed from the temple, adding a touch of solemnity to the chanting.
To execute by strangulation or hanging, a form of ancient punishment, as illustrated in classical texts like '公族其有死罪，则磬于甸人' (If a member of the ducal family commits a capital crime, they shall be executed by strangulation by the common people).
古代法律严苛，犯重罪者常被磬于市。
Ancient laws were severe; those who committed serious crimes were often executed by strangulation in the marketplace.
Empty; exhausted; used up (same as 罄).
灾难过后，所有物资几乎磬尽
After the disaster, almost all supplies were exhausted.