Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
qin
Noun
/tɕin/
Definition
A traditional Chinese musical instrument with strings, played by plucking.
Examples
- The musician skillfully played the qin during the cultural festival.
- She learned to play the qin as a way to connect with her heritage.
- Listening to the soothing sounds of the qin brought peace to the audience.
Meaning
The qin, also known as guqin, is a string instrument that holds great historical significance in Chinese culture and is often associated with scholars and intellectuals.
Synonyms
- guqin
- seven-string zither
