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guzheng

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

Françaisguzheng
Русскийгучжэ́н
日本語古筝
2 more languages
한국어고쟁
Tiếng Việtcỏ tranh

Examples

Then the next moment, to an “ooohfrom 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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