erxian

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See also: èrxián

English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from the Hanyu Pinyin romanization of Mandarin 二弦 (èrxián).

Noun[edit]

erxian (plural erxian)

  1. One of several bowed string instruments in the huqin family, used in traditional Chinese music.
  2. (obsolete) A long-necked plucked lute with two strings, used in traditional Chinese music.