word
guqin
goo-CHIN
ɡuːtɕʰɪnListen
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Syllable breakdown
guqin
Dictionary meaning
A plucked seven-string Chinese musical instrument of the zither family; one of the oldest Chinese instruments, associated with Confucian scholars.
History and origin
Mandarin Chinese — 古琴 meaning 'ancient zither'.
Examples
- Confucius himself was said to play the guqin.
Common mispronunciations
GOO-kingoo-KIN
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