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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMingqin
/mɪŋˈtʃɪn/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A type of traditional Chinese stringed instrument, often characterized by its bright sound and used in various musical genres.
"The musician played the mingqin beautifully, captivating the audience with its melodic tones." - 2
A specific category of string instruments in Chinese music, typically including instruments like the guqin.
"In the concert, the mingqin was featured prominently, showcasing its unique timbre."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Mingqin' originates from Chinese, where '明' (míng) means 'bright' or 'clear' and '琴' (qín) refers to 'stringed instrument'. This term has been used since ancient times to describe a category of traditional Chinese string instruments, evolving in meaning as musical styles and cultural contexts changed over centuries.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Mingqin" is said worldwide
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Mingqin
Transliteration: Mingqin
"Le musicien a joué du mingqin avec une grande maîtrise."
Mingqin
Transliteration: Mingqin
"Der Musiker spielte das Mingqin mit großer Leidenschaft."
Mingqin
Transliteration: Mingqin
"Il musicista ha suonato il mingqin con grande abilità."
Mingqin
Transliteration: Mingqin
"El músico tocó el mingqin con gran destreza."
Mingqin
Transliteration: Mingqin
"O músico tocou o mingqin com grande habilidade."
मिंगक्विन
Transliteration: Mingqin
"संगीतकार ने मिंगक्विन को बड़ी कुशलता से बजाया।"
明琴
Transliteration: míngqín
"音乐家用明琴演奏，吸引了观众的注意。"
밍친
Transliteration: Mingchin
"음악가는 밍친을 훌륭하게 연주했습니다."
ミンチン
Transliteration: Minchin
"音楽家はミンチンを見事に演奏しました。"
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