What does it mean to ring the bell in Suzhou Hanshan Temple?

Zhong, in Buddhism, means annotation and warning.

It is exquisite to worship Buddha and ring the bell. Three times, Fu Lushou (blessings are rewarded, high officials are generous, and longevity is prolonged), empty everywhere, bitter in five places, clean in six places, and true in nine times.

Knocking on the abbot six times thinking that you are going to become a monk will help you shave.

108 Ring the bell of New Year greetings. Corresponding to the climate of 12 months, 24 solar terms and 72 months (five days is a waiting period), it is 108 times, symbolizing a year's reincarnation, saying goodbye to the old and welcoming the new. According to Buddhist legend, mortals have 108 kinds of troubles a year. Ring the bell 108 times can eliminate all troubles and distractions and pray for good luck and happiness.