ruan
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Noun — A traditional Chinese stringed instrument with a long fretted neck and a round body, played by plucking.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Mandarin 阮 (ruǎn), itself short for 阮咸 (ruǎnxián), named after a musician associated with the instrument.
Full origin of ruan →Frequently asked questions
What does “ruan” mean?
The word “ruan” means a traditional Chinese stringed instrument with a long fretted neck and a round body, played by plucking. In plain terms, a round-bodied Chinese lute, similar in family to the pipa, that comes in several sizes from bass to soprano.
How do you use “ruan” in a sentence?
Here is “ruan” used in a sentence: “The ensemble featured a ruan alongside the pipa and erhu.”
What part of speech is “ruan”?
“Ruan” is a noun.
