English–Chinese
“bell” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinlíng
Example
手机的铃响了，他接了电话。shǒu jī de líng xiǎng le tā jiē le diàn huà
The bell on the phone rang, and he answered the phone.
How to say “bell” in Chinese
“Bell” in Chinese is 铃 (líng).
A small sound-maker whose vibration signals attention, from a hanging metal bell to an electronic alert.
Example sentences with 铃
下课后教室里的铃响了，大家都笑了。xià kè hòu jiào shì lǐ de líng xiǎng le dà jiā dōu xiào le
After class, the classroom bell rang, and everyone laughed.
Tips for using 铃
- English often uses ring as a verb, whereas Chinese commonly uses 响 (xiǎng, "to sound") for the action, keeping the noun and the event distinct in everyday sentences.