xián
zi

common
noun

Meaning of 弦子

弦子 means three-stringed lute; sanxian (a traditional Chinese plucked string instrument). Pronounced xián zi.

  • three-stringed lute; sanxian (a traditional Chinese plucked string instrument)

Definitions & Examples

Lǎo
rén
dòng
xián
zi
 
chàng
le
lǎo
de
mín
jiān
shi
 

The old artist strummed the sanxian and began singing an ancient folk tale.

Zhè
xián
zi
de
qín
shēn
shì
yòng
máng
zhì
chéng
de
 

The body of this three-stringed lute is made of python skin.

Zài
zàng
 
rén
men
cháng
cháng
tiào
zhe
xián
zi
qìng
zhù
jié
 

In Tibetan areas, people often celebrate festivals by performing the Xianzi dance.

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