suǒ
唢
suona (Chinese woodwind instrument)
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesnoun
suona; a Chinese double-reed woodwind instrument with a distinctively loud, high-pitched sound
This character is almost exclusively used in the compound word 嗩吶/唢呐 (suǒ nǎ). The suona is commonly used in traditional Chinese music, weddings, funerals, and military ceremonies. It is known for its penetrating, trumpet-like sound.
Suǒ嗩
nǎ吶
de的
shēng聲
yīn音
xiǎng響
chè徹
yún雲
xiāo霄
。
The sound of the suona pierced through the clouds.
Tā他
cóng從
xiǎo小
xué學
xí習
chuī吹
suǒ嗩
nǎ吶
。
He learned to play the suona from a young age.
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Chuán傳
tǒng統
hūn婚
lǐ禮
shàng上
cháng常
cháng常
huì會
tīng聽
dào到
suǒ嗩
nǎ吶
shēng聲
。
You can often hear the sound of suonas at traditional weddings.
Zhè這
shǒu首
qǔ曲
zi子
yǐ以
suǒ嗩
nǎ吶
wéi為
zhǔ主
zòu奏
yuè樂
qì器
。
This piece features the suona as the main solo instrument.