Etymology

haegeum

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Today it means: A musical instrument (chordophone) with a hollow soundbox, two strings made from silk, and a rod-like neck, of traditional Korean origin. Full definition →

Korean 해금(奚琴)
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  1. Korean · borrowed from해금(奚琴)
  2. English todayhaegeum

Borrowed from Korean 해금(奚琴) (haegeum). Doublet of xiqin.

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