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    Referring to the sound of a bell with 钟声 (zhōngshēng)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    听到 + 钟声

    Explanation

    The noun 钟声 (zhōngshēng) means "the sound of a bell" and refers to the ringing or chiming produced by a bell. It is a compound word made up of 钟 (bell) and 声 (sound), frequently appearing in literary and narrative contexts.

    Examples

    • 远处传来了悠扬的钟声。

      Yuǎnchù chuán lái le yōuyáng de zhōngshēng.

      The melodious sound of a bell drifted over from the distance.

    • 新年的钟声响了，大家互相祝福。

      Xīnnián de zhōngshēng xiǎng le, dàjiā hùxiāng zhùfú.

      The New Year bells rang, and everyone wished each other well.

    • 每天早上六点，寺庙的钟声准时响起。

      Měitiān zǎoshang liù diǎn, sìmiào de zhōngshēng zhǔnshí xiǎngqǐ.

      Every morning at six o'clock, the temple bell rings right on time.

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