ling1 ling1鈴鈴铃铃
Jyutpingling1 ling1
Yalelīng līng
Definition
A handbell.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in child-directed speech or when referring to small, cute bells often found on toys or pet collars. It carries a playful and affectionate tone compared to the more formal term 鈴鐺. Adults rarely use it in professional settings unless they are intentionally speaking in a cutesy or endearing manner.
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go3個goExamples
Where did you buy this handbell?
Related words
Common phrases
to shake a handbell
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the sound of a telephone ringing, which is also often described as 鈴鈴 in some contexts, but refers to the sound effect rather than the physical object.
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Grammar guides
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