竷 (kǎn) - To play or pluck a stringed instrument & to bow respectfully

竷Tone 3

kǎn ｜ 20 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

竷 · kǎn

To play or pluck a stringed instrument;

to bow respectfully;

an ancient musical instrument.

To play or pluck a stringed instrumentto bow respectfullyan ancient musical instrument.

Usage highlights

Play the qinRespectful bowAncient musicMusic performanceString instrument

Synonyms

  • 弹— to play (a string instrument)
  • 奏— to play (music)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He played the ancient qin instrument (竷琴).
  • The musician bowed before performing (竷拜).
  • They studied ancient Chinese music (古竷).

Collocations

  • Play the qin(竷琴)
  • Respectful bow(竷拜)
  • Ancient music(古竷)
  • Music performance(竷奏)
  • String instrument(弦竷)

Idioms

  • To play music with deep feeling(深情竷奏)
  • The sound of ancient strings(古弦竷音)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 竷 is an archaic character referring to playing stringed instruments, particularly in ancient Chinese musical traditions.
  • The character embodies the cultural importance of music and ritual in classical Chinese society.
  • It represents the intersection of musical performance and ceremonial respect in traditional contexts.

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