警钟

jǐngzhōng

warning bell; alarm (figurative warning)

HSK 7-9

Pronunciation

jǐngzhōng

古代城墙上的警钟在敌军来犯时敲响。

gǔdài chéngqiáng shàng de jǐngzhōng zài díjūn lái fàn shí qiāo xiǎng.

The alarm bell on the ancient city wall was rung when enemy troops approached.

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