壦 (xūn) - Ancient form of 壎 (xūn), meaning an ancient

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壦 · xūn

Ancient form of 壎 (xūn), meaning an ancient Chinese ocarina or globular flute made of clay or ceramic, typically with multiple finger holes.

Ancient form of 壎 (xūn), meaning an ancient

Usage highlights

Ancient ocarinaPottery ocarinaXun instrumentPlay the xunXun melodyCeramic xun

Synonyms

  • 壎— Standard modern form for the ancient ocarina
  • 埙— Simplified Chinese form of the character

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He played the ancient ocarina (壦) at the ceremony.
  • The museum displayed a collection of ancient wind instruments including the xun (古壦).
  • Traditional Chinese music often features the xun (壦) for its haunting sound.

Collocations

  • Ancient ocarina(古壦)
  • Pottery ocarina(陶壦)
  • Xun instrument(壦乐器)
  • Play the xun(吹壦)
  • Xun melody(壦曲)
  • Ceramic xun(瓷壦)

Idioms

  • The sound of xun and bamboo(壦竹之声)
  • As harmonious as xun and chi(如壦如篪)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The xun is one of the oldest Chinese musical instruments, dating back over 7,000 years to the Neolithic era.
  • Originally used in ritual ceremonies and court music, later adopted in folk traditions.
  • The instrument symbolizes the connection between heaven and earth in ancient Chinese cosmology.

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