qin
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for qin, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A traditional Chinese plucked string instrument, most often the seven-stringed guqin.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From Mandarin Qín, rendered using the Hanyu Pinyin romanization system; the instrument and the dynasty are unrelated words that happen to romanize the same way.
Full origin of qin →Frequently asked questions
What does “qin” mean?
The word “qin” means a traditional Chinese plucked string instrument, most often the seven-stringed guqin. In plain terms, either the classical Chinese stringed instrument or the ancient dynasty that unified China.
How do you pronounce “qin”?
“Qin” is pronounced cheen (/t͡ʃin/ in IPA).
How do you use “qin” in a sentence?
Here is “qin” used in a sentence: “She played a slow, meditative piece on the qin.”
What part of speech is “qin”?
“Qin” is a noun.
How many meanings does “qin” have?
“Qin” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a traditional Chinese plucked string instrument, most often the seven-stringed guqin.