noun
xun
shoon
noun
1
A round, egg-shaped Chinese wind instrument made of clay or ceramic.
"The haunting sound of the xun opened the film score."
How to Use Xun
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn ancient Chinese ocarina-like flute made from fired clay.
Word Forms
xuns plural
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Etymology
From Mandarin 塤/埙 (xūn).