篪 (chí) - Chi — an ancient Chinese bamboo flute with & also used in classical texts and names.

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篪 · chí

Chi — an ancient Chinese bamboo flute with a unique tone;

also used in classical texts and names.

Chi — an ancient Chinese bamboo flute withalso used in classical texts and names.

Usage highlights

Ancient chi fluteChi and fluteSound of the chiBamboo chiChi playerChi in ritual music

Synonyms

  • 笛— flute (general term)
  • 箫— xiao (vertical bamboo flute)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient chi flute (篪) was played in court ceremonies.
  • He collects replicas of ancient Chinese flutes (古篪).
  • The sound of the chi (篪声) is described as clear and penetrating.
  • This poem mentions the chi flute (诗中的篪).

Collocations

  • Ancient chi flute(古篪)
  • Chi and flute(篪笛)
  • Sound of the chi(篪声)
  • Bamboo chi(竹篪)
  • Chi player(吹篪者)
  • Chi in ritual music(礼乐之篪)

Idioms

  • Like the flute and chi harmonizing(如埙如篪)
  • The chi responds to the flute(篪应笛鸣)
  • Ancient music of chi and xun(篪埙古乐)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The chi was a key instrument in ancient Chinese court and ritual music, often paired with the xun (ocarina).
  • It symbolizes harmony and refined artistry in classical Chinese culture.
  • Mentioned in the Book of Songs and other classical texts as an instrument of elegance.

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