guqin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A plucked zither-like stringed instrument (chordophone), traditionally featuring seven unfretted strings, originating in ancient China.

Pronunciation

/ɡuːˈt͡ʃiːn/ go͞o′chĭn′ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-guqin.wav

Word forms

guqin guqins

Etymology

From the Hanyu Pinyin romanization of the Mandarin 古琴 (gǔqín), made up of 古 (gǔ, “ancient”) and 琴 (qín, “stringed instrument”).

Related words

古琴 for more readings in CJK
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