钟
鍾zhōng
HSK 5
#903 most
frequent character
clock, o'clock
noun
Measure words:架 jià
Character breakdown
Source: Make Me a Hanzi.
钟 combines 钅 metal with 中 zhōng, which gives the sound. It first named a metal instrument used in ceremonies and feasts. That led to bells and then clocks. A second old word, 鍾, added the vessel, unit, gathering, and focusing senses.
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Example Sentences
现在是三点钟。
xiànzài shì sāndiǎnzhōng 。
It is now three o'clock.
这只钟很好看。
zhè zhī zhōng hěnhǎo kàn 。
This clock looks very nice.
请你把钟调快一点。
qǐng nǐ bǎ zhōng tiáo kuài yīdiǎn 。
Please adjust the clock to be a little faster.
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