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长笛
chángdí
Description
长笛是一种木管乐器，用嘴吹气就能发出声音。
The 长笛 is a woodwind instrument that produces sound when you blow air into it.
长笛的声音很清亮，很多人喜欢用它演奏音乐。
The 长笛 has a clear and bright sound, and many people like to play music with it.
Meanings
长笛chángdí
flute (musical instrument)
她会吹长笛，也会弹钢琴。
She can play the flute and also the piano.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
长 (long) + 笛 (flute), describing the instrument's long tube shape.
- Nuance
长笛 refers to the Western flute; 笛子 usually means the traditional Chinese bamboo flute.
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