笛
bamboo flute; sound generator
Meanings
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bamboo flute, transverse wind instrument
A traditional Chinese wind instrument, often made of bamboo with a membrane to produce a bright sound.
He is good at playing the bamboo flute, and the flute sound is melodious and beautiful.
The transverse flute is one of the traditional Chinese folk instruments.
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The cowherd sat cross-legged on the back of the cow and played a short flute.
This folk music work includes a solo section for the bamboo flute.
When I was little, my grandfather taught me to play the simplest flute pieces.
noun
sound generator with sharp sound
Used for signaling or alerting, commonly seen in vehicles or public facilities.
The car's horn let out a shrill beep.
The factory siren suddenly sounded to remind workers to evacuate.
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The ship's horn blared as it prepared to leave the port.
The school bell has been changed to an electronic siren sound.
The siren was blaring constantly when the firefighters arrived.