jyu4竽
Jyutpingjyu4
Yaleyùh
Definition
An ancient Chinese wind instrument.
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How it's used
This term is almost exclusively encountered in historical contexts or when discussing traditional Chinese music theory. It is rarely used in casual conversation because the instrument itself has been obsolete for centuries. You will mostly see it in literature or academic discussions regarding the history of wind instruments.
Measure word
gin2件gínExamples
He really likes studying the ancient yu instrument.
Related words
Common phrases
to pass oneself off as one of the talented; to make up the numbers
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Grammar guides
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