Bells chime.
Meaning: This means that the bells are making a musical sound. It's like saying, The bells are ringing with a beautiful, clear tone.
Choice of Words: Bells are objects that make a ringing sound when struck, and chime is a verb that means to ring with a clear, musical sound. So, 'bells chime' means that the bells are ringing in a musical way.
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