敲钟 qiāozhōng to ring a bell Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 敲 qiāo verb to knock to hit, strike, or tap; to beat a drum; to rap on a door or surface钟 鐘 zhōng noun bell A large, hollow percussion instrument, typically made of bronze or iron, used to produce sound when struck; often found in temples to signal time or call gatherings.