筝 (zhēng) - Zheng — a traditional Chinese plucked string instrument,

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Zheng — a traditional Chinese plucked string instrument, similar to a zither, with movable bridges and typically 21 strings.

Zheng — a traditional Chinese plucked string instrument,

Usage highlights

guzhengzheng musiczheng performancezheng stringszheng playerzheng melody

Synonyms

  • 古筝— guzheng (specific term for the traditional Chinese zither)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She plays the guzheng beautifully (古筝).
  • The zheng has a distinctive sound (筝声).
  • He is tuning the zheng (调筝).
  • Zheng music is popular in Chinese culture (筝乐).

Collocations

  • guzheng(古筝)
  • zheng music(筝乐)
  • zheng performance(筝演奏)
  • zheng strings(筝弦)
  • zheng player(筝手)
  • zheng melody(筝曲)

Idioms

  • Playing the zheng to a cow(对牛弹筝)
  • Zheng and flute in harmony(筝笛和鸣)
  • Broken zheng with continuous strings(断筝续弦)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The zheng has over 2,500 years of history, originating during the Warring States period.
  • It is one of the most popular traditional Chinese instruments, often featured in solo and ensemble performances.
  • The instrument symbolizes elegance, refinement, and cultural heritage in Chinese tradition.

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