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Meaning of guzheng | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
/ɡuːˈd͡ʒʌŋ/

Definitions

A zither-like stringed instrument with at least eighteen strings and moveable bridges, played with a plectrum, originating in the traditional music of China.

Equivalents

日本語 古筝
한국어 고쟁
Русский гучжэ́н
Tiếng Việt cỏ tranh

Examples

“Then the next moment, to an “oooh” from the seats around me, the spotlight picked out Chou playing the guzheng, a Chinese plucked zither.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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