erxian

er·xian
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noun

One of several bowed string instruments in the huqin family, used in traditional Chinese music.

OriginMandarin 二弦 →
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Meanings

nounerxian (plural erxian)
  1. One of several bowed string instruments in the huqin family, used in traditional Chinese music.
  2. obsoleteA long-necked plucked lute with two strings, used in traditional Chinese music.

Origin

  1. Mandarin二弦
  2. Englisherxian

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

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