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筝
zhēng
Description
筝是一种很古老的中国乐器，有很多弦。
The 筝 is a very ancient Chinese musical instrument with many strings.
人们用手指弹筝，可以弹出很好听的声音。
People pluck the 筝 with their fingers to produce beautiful sounds.
Meanings
筝zhēng
zither; a traditional Chinese stringed instrument
她会弹筝，弹得很好。
She can play the zither very well.
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Notes
- Etymology
筝 has the bamboo radical 竹 on top, as many instruments were made with bamboo.
- Nuance
usually said as 古筝 (gǔzhēng) in everyday speech; 筝 alone is more formal.
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