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harp in Chinese

harp in Chinese is 竖琴, 豎琴 — harp means a large stringed musical instrument played by plucking strings stretched across an open frame.

harp in Chinese

竖琴
noun
Pronounced: shù qín
(music, colloquial) Any musical instrument.
豎琴
noun
Pronounced: shù qín
(music, colloquial) Any musical instrument.

What does "harp" mean?

  1. noun A large stringed musical instrument played by plucking strings stretched across an open frame.
    "She plucked a gentle melody on the harp."
  2. verb To keep talking about the same thing, especially in an annoying or nagging way (usually "harp on").
    "He's always harping on about how things used to be cheaper."
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harp in a sentence

  • She plucked a gentle melody on the harp.
  • An orchestra usually has one or two harps.
  • He's always harping on about how things used to be cheaper.
  • Stop harping on my mistake — I already apologized.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "harp" in Chinese?

"harp" in Chinese is 竖琴, 豎琴. harp means: A large stringed musical instrument played by plucking strings stretched across an open frame.

How do you pronounce 竖琴?

"harp" in Chinese is 竖琴, pronounced "shù qín".

How do you use "harp" in a sentence?

Example: "She plucked a gentle melody on the harp." In Chinese, "harp" is 竖琴, 豎琴.

Are there other ways to say "harp" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "harp": 竖琴, 豎琴.

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