English Explanatory Dictionary

erxian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One of several bowed string instruments in the huqin family, used in traditional Chinese music.
  2. A long-necked plucked lute with two strings, used in traditional Chinese music.

Word forms

erxian

Etymology

Borrowed from the Hanyu Pinyin romanization of Mandarin 二弦 (èrxián).

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