traditional Chinese seven-stringed zither
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traditional Chinese seven-stringed zither
formalA revered classical instrument with a history of over 3,000 years. Known for its deep, tranquil sound and is central to Chinese literati culture.
Tā他
zài在
yuè月
guāng光
xià下
tán弹
zòu奏
gǔ古
qín琴
，
qín琴
shēng声
yōu悠
yuǎn远
。
He played the guqin under the moonlight, its sound distant and profound.
Xué学
xí习
gǔ古
qín琴
xū需
yào要
jí极
dà大
de的
nài耐
xīn心
hé和
xiū修
yǎng养
。
Learning the guqin requires great patience and cultivation.
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Zhè这
bǎ把
gǔ古
qín琴
shì是
yòng用
bǎi百
nián年
wú梧
tóng桐
mù木
zhì制
zuò作
de的
。
This guqin is made from century-old phoenix tree wood.
Gǔ古
qín琴
yīn音
yuè乐
bèi被
Lián联
hé合
guó国
Jiào教
kē科
wén文
Zǔ组
zhī织
liè列
wéi为
fēi非
wù物
zhì质
wén文
huà化
yí遗
chǎn产
。
Guqin music has been listed as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO.