When playing, hold one side with both hands and strike each other to pronounce. The sound is thick and low. The two cymbals have various playing methods, such as dull, bright, side and kneading. The playing skills are relatively difficult and the artistic style is unique.

For the Tujia percussion ensemble Daliuzi. The second cymbal is the bass instrument in an instrumental ensemble, mostly played on upbeat. It is often staggered in rhythm with the head cymbal, resulting in the effect of changing rhythm and rich sound.