erxian

See also: èrxián

English

Etymology

Borrowed from the Hanyu Pinyin romanization of Mandarin 二弦 (èrxián).

Noun

erxian (plural erxian)

1. One of several bowed string instruments in the huqin family, used in traditional Chinese music.
2. (obsolete) A long-necked plucked lute with two strings, used in traditional Chinese music.