(zhòng) - A type of ancient bamboo musical instrument & also a rare surname.

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zhòng | 12 strokes | radical:

· zhòng

A type of ancient bamboo musical instrument;

also a rare surname.

A type of ancient bamboo musical instrumentalso a rare surname.

Usage highlights

Zhong bambooZhong familyZhong instrumentAncient zhong
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentions a bamboo flute called a zhong (筗).
  • He is a descendant of the Zhong family (筗家).
  • This artifact is identified as a zhong instrument (筗乐器).

Collocations

  • Zhong bamboo(筗竹)
  • Zhong family(筗家)
  • Zhong instrument(筗乐器)
  • Ancient zhong(古筗)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient texts as a type of bamboo instrument.
  • Extremely rare as a surname in modern usage.

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