龡 (chuī) - To blow, to play a wind instrument —

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chuī ｜ 21 strokes ｜ radical:

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龡 · chuī

To blow, to play a wind instrument — an archaic character meaning to blow air or play a wind instrument like a flute or horn.

To blow, to play a wind instrument —

Usage highlights

Blow a fluteBlow a hornBlow a pipeRitual blowingBlow and playBlow wind instruments

Synonyms

  • 吹— to blow (modern equivalent)
  • 奏— to play an instrument

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The musician blows the flute (龡笛).
  • Ancient ritual music involved blowing instruments (龡乐).
  • He plays the horn with great skill (龡角).

Collocations

  • Blow a flute(龡笛)
  • Blow a horn(龡角)
  • Blow a pipe(龡管)
  • Ritual blowing(龡乐)
  • Blow and play(龡奏)
  • Blow wind instruments(龡乐器)

Idioms

  • Blowing and beating(龡打)
  • Blowing and singing(龡唱)
  • Blowing in harmony(龡和)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient texts describing musical performances and rituals.
  • Related to the development of Chinese wind instruments and ceremonial music.
  • Represents an archaic form of musical expression in Chinese culture.

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