Learn more about 古琴
| Pinyin | English Definition for Chinese Text |
|---|---|
| guqin, a long zither with 5 or 7 strings, plucked with a plectrum/the ancestor of the long zither family, dating back to pre-classical times (playing it was an essential accomplishment of a Confucian gentleman) |
| Traditional Chinese | Pinyin | English Definition for Chinese Text |
|---|---|---|
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古
|
ancient / old / paleo- / surname gu | |
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琴
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guqin or zither, cf 古琴[gu3 qin2] / musical instrument in general |
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