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huqin

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /huːˈt͡ʃɪn/
  • ho͞o′chĭn′

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noun

Meaning 1

Any of a family of vertical bowed lutes used in Chinese music.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From the Hanyu Pinyin romanization of the Mandarin 胡琴 (húqín).

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 胡琴 (húqín) — a musical instrument
  • French: huqin — a musical instrument
  • Japanese: 胡琴 (kokin) — a musical instrument
  • Korean: 호금 (hogeum) — a musical instrument
  • Russian: хуци́нь (xucínʹ) — a musical instrument
  • Vietnamese: hồ cầm — a musical instrument