cat1 jin4 kam4七絃琴七弦琴
Jyutpingcat1 jin4 kam4
Yalechāt yìhn kàhm
Definition
Guqin; a seven-string Chinese musical instrument of the zither family.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the traditional seven-stringed zither, often associated with scholarly culture and refined aesthetics. While it is a musical instrument, it is rarely encountered in modern daily life, making it a term primarily used in cultural, historical, or artistic contexts.
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