noun

sheng

SHUHNG

Sheng (noun) means a traditional Chinese wind instrument made of bamboo pipes of different lengths set into a small wind chest, played by blowing or drawing breath through a mouthpiece. Example: “The sheng player produced eerie, harmonizing chords unlike any Western instrument.”

noun

A traditional Chinese wind instrument made of bamboo pipes of different lengths set into a small wind chest, played by blowing or drawing breath through a mouthpiece.

"The sheng player produced eerie, harmonizing chords unlike any Western instrument."

How to use sheng

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA Chinese mouth organ made of bamboo pipes.

Word forms

shengs plural

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Etymology

From the Mandarin word for the instrument.

Rhymes for sheng

eng peng feng leng heng keng Deng Zeng Meng Seng Teng zheng

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Frequently asked questions

What does “sheng” mean?

The word “sheng” means a traditional Chinese wind instrument made of bamboo pipes of different lengths set into a small wind chest, played by blowing or drawing breath through a mouthpiece. In plain terms, a Chinese mouth organ made of bamboo pipes.

How do you pronounce “sheng”?

“Sheng” is pronounced SHUHNG (/ˈʃʌŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “sheng” in a sentence?

Here is “sheng” used in a sentence: “The sheng player produced eerie, harmonizing chords unlike any Western instrument.”

What part of speech is “sheng”?

“Sheng” is a noun.