noun
xun
shoon
Xun (noun) means a round, egg-shaped Chinese wind instrument made of clay or ceramic. Example: “The haunting sound of the xun opened the film score.”
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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.
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Word forms
- Plural
- xuns
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Etymology
From Mandarin 塤/埙 (xūn).
Frequently asked questions
What does “xun” mean?
The word “xun” means a round, egg-shaped Chinese wind instrument made of clay or ceramic. In plain terms, an ancient Chinese ocarina-like flute made from fired clay.
How do you pronounce “xun”?
“Xun” is pronounced shoon (/ʃuːn/ in IPA).
How do you use “xun” in a sentence?
Here is “xun” used in a sentence: “The haunting sound of the xun opened the film score.”
What part of speech is “xun”?
“Xun” is a noun.
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