钟响磬鸣 — “A subtle resonance or inherent connection between things”
钟响磬鸣 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a subtle resonance or inherent connection between things”. A harmonious interplay; interconnectedness. Literally, “Bell rings, chime stone chimes”.
钟响磬鸣 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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Origin and Story of 钟响磬鸣
In an ancient temple in Luoyang, there was a chime stone (qing) in a monk's chamber that frequently resonated by itself. This unusual phenomenon troubled the monk so much that he fell ill.
A friend, upon hearing of his predicament, took a file and altered several spots on the chime stone. After this, the chime stone no longer resonated on its own.
It was then understood that the chime stone's frequency subtly matched that of the temple bell, causing it to vibrate and sound whenever the bell was struck.
Idioms Related to 钟响磬鸣
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- zhōng钟míng鸣dǐng鼎shí食living a life of luxury and extravagance
- zhōng钟dǐng鼎zhī之jiā家A wealthy and influential family
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Open the tool →Questions about 钟响磬鸣
What does 钟响磬鸣 mean?
钟响磬鸣 (zhōng xiǎng qìng míng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a subtle resonance or inherent connection between things”.
How do you pronounce 钟响磬鸣?
钟响磬鸣 is pronounced zhōng xiǎng qìng míng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 钟响磬鸣 literally mean?
Literally, 钟响磬鸣 means “Bell rings, chime stone chimes”. It is used to mean “a subtle resonance or inherent connection between things”.
Where does 钟响磬鸣 come from?
钟响磬鸣 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 钟响磬鸣?
钟、磬：古代乐器。比喻事物内部之间存在的联系