guqin

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ɡuːˈtʃiːn/

Noun

guqin (plural guqin)

1. A plucked zither-like stringed instrument (chordophone), traditionally featuring seven unfretted strings, originating in ancient China.
   • 1982: The Times, 25 May 1982, p.10 col. C

     Among those who will be making the Otter valley resound to the strains of the guzheng and erhu is Wu Wenguang, who plays a piece of music 1,800 years old on the guqin, an instrument known to have existed 3,000 years ago.

Translations

• French: guqin
• German: Qin
• Russian: гуци́нь
• Spanish: guqin

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