guqin
Syllables: gu·qin/ɡuːˈt͡ʃiːn/
guqin noun: a plucked zither-like stringed instrument (chordophone), traditionally featuring seven unfretted strings, originating in ancient China.
Noun
guqin (plural guqin or guqins)
- A plucked zither-like stringed instrument (chordophone), traditionally featuring seven unfretted strings, originating in ancient China.
- Among those who will be making the Otter valley resound to the strains of the guzheng and erhu is Wu Wenguang, who plays a piece of music 1,800 years old on the guqin, an instrument known to have existed 3,000 years ago.1982 May 25, The Times, p.10 col. C
- The kuchin is one of China’s oldest and most revered stringed instruments; its meditative character serves as a symbol of the CD’s inspiration.[2006 September 22, Noah Buchan, “A Moving Sound gathers monentum”, in Taipei Times, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 25 Dec 2007, Features, page 13
guqin meaning in Marathi, Thai and Vietnamese
guqin in Marathi
- instrument
- कूचिन kūcin
guqin in Thai
- instrument
- กู่ฉิน gùu-chǐn
guqin in Vietnamese
- instrument
- cổ cầm
Forms of guqin
| plural | guqin |
|---|---|
| plural | guqins |
Origin of guqin
From the Hanyu Pinyin romanization of the Mandarin 古琴 (gǔqín), made up of 古 (gǔ, “ancient”) and 琴 (qín, “stringed instrument”).
Words that rhyme with guqin
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Questions about guqin
- What does guqin mean?
- Guqin means a plucked zither-like stringed instrument (chordophone), traditionally featuring seven unfretted strings, originating in ancient China.
- What is guqin in Marathi?
- Guqin in Marathi is कूचिन (kūcin). See Guqin meaning in Marathi.
- What part of speech is guqin?
- Guqin is a noun.
- How do you pronounce guqin?
- Guqin is pronounced /ɡuːˈt͡ʃiːn/.
- What is the plural of guqin?
- The plural of guqin is guqin.
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