Now Out: Essay 1414 on 鐘 (Bell), 1 Essay Revision, and 6 New-Monics

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Do you know the difference between a 鐘 and a 鈴? Hint: Each bell has a different religious affiliation! Do you know which parts of a bell are associated with dragons, colts, and breasts? Do you know how to eat a bell? Do you know why they ring temple bells 108 times? Do you know what it means to strike an alarm bell figuratively? Read the essay, and you'll soon know all of this!

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essay 1627 on 迭 (to replace someone)

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Finally, Ulrike has produced a batch of new-monics (which are free!):

市 (130: city)
姉 (498: elder sister)
肥 (772: fat)
臓 (924: internal organ)
肺 (958: lung)
柿 (1946: persimmon)