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古琴
gǔqín
Description
古琴是一种很老的中国乐器，有七根弦，声音很安静、很好听。
The 古琴 is a very old Chinese instrument with seven strings, producing a quiet and beautiful sound.
很多古人喜欢弹古琴，现在还有人在学。
Many ancient people liked to play the 古琴, and some still learn it today.
Meanings
古琴gǔqín
guqin, a traditional Chinese seven-string zither
她在学弹古琴。
She is learning to play the guqin.
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Notes
- Etymology
古 (ancient) + 琴 (stringed instrument), literally "ancient zither".
- Nuance
古琴 has seven strings; the similar-looking 古筝 (guzheng) has many more.
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