gongche

gong·che
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noun

A system of musical notation using Chinese characters, used in traditional Chinese music.

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Meanings

noungongche (uncountable)
  1. uncountableentertainmentA system of musical notation using Chinese characters, used in traditional Chinese music.

Origin

Borrowed from the Hanyu Pinyin of Mandarin 工尺 (gōngchě), from 工 (gōng, “mi”) + 尺 (chě, “re”); two note names used in gongche notation. Compare English sol-fa.

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gongche. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gongche

MLA

“gongche.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gongche. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “gongche,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gongche.

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