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guqin vs qin

Both 'guqin' and 'qin' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Guqin' refers to a traditional Chinese musical instrument, while 'qin' can have a broader meaning and refer to any type of stringed instrument. Therefore, the choice between the two depends on the specific instrument being discussed.

Last updated: March 19, 2024 • 947 views

guqin

This is correct, especially when referring to the traditional Chinese musical instrument.

Use 'guqin' when specifically referring to the traditional Chinese musical instrument known as the guqin.

Examples:

  • He is a master at playing the guqin.
  • She has been practicing the guqin for years.
  • The guqin (simplified/traditional: 古琴; pinyin: gǔqín; Wade–Giles ku-ch'in; pronounced [kùtɕʰǐn] ( listen); literally "ancient stringed instrument") is a plucked  ...
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Alternatives:

  • Chinese zither
  • seven-stringed zither

qin

This is correct, but it has a broader meaning and can refer to any type of stringed instrument.

Use 'qin' when referring to stringed instruments in general, or when the specific type of instrument is not important.

Examples:

  • She enjoys playing the qin.
  • The museum displayed various types of qin from different cultures.
  • The Qin dynasty (Chinese: 秦朝; pinyin: Qín Cháo; IPA: [tɕʰǐn tʂʰɑ̌ʊ̯]) was the first imperial dynasty of Ancient China, lasting from 221 to 206 BC. Named for  ...
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  • Qin (Chinese: 秦; Old Chinese: *[dz]i[n]; Wade-Giles: Ch'in) was an ancient Chinese state during the Zhou dynasty. It took its origin in a reconquest of western ...
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Alternatives:

  • stringed instrument
  • musical instrument

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