to play the qin; to strum a stringed instrument
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Meanings
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to play the qin (zither); to strum or pluck a stringed instrument
literaryA classical/literary term specifically referring to playing the guqin (a traditional Chinese seven-string zither) or other similar stringed instruments. It evokes imagery of elegance, refinement, and solitude. Primarily used in written language, poetry, or formal descriptions.
Yuè月
xià下
fǔ抚
qín琴
，
yì意
jìng境
yōu幽
yuǎn远
。
Playing the qin under the moonlight creates a profound and serene artistic conception.
Gǔ古
rén人
cháng常
yǐ以
fǔ抚
qín琴
lái来
táo陶
yě冶
qíng情
cāo操
。
The ancients often played the qin to cultivate their character and sentiments.
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Tā他
yǐn隐
jū居
shān山
lín林
，
zhōng终
rì日
yǔ与
shī诗
shū书
fǔ抚
qín琴
wéi为
bàn伴
。
He lived in seclusion in the mountains, spending his days in the company of poetry, books, and playing the qin.