noun

zheng

jŭng

Zheng (noun) means a long Chinese plucked string instrument, also called the guzheng, played flat on a stand. Example: “She learned to play the zheng as a teenager and still performs at cultural festivals.”

noun

A long Chinese plucked string instrument, also called the guzheng, played flat on a stand.

"She learned to play the zheng as a teenager and still performs at cultural festivals."

"The concert opened with a haunting solo on the zheng."

How to use zheng

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA traditional Chinese stringed instrument similar to a zither, plucked with the fingers.

Common pairings

play the zheng zheng music

Word forms

zhengs plural, Zhengs plural

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Etymology

From the Hanyu Pinyin romanization of Mandarin 鄭 /郑 (Zhèng).

Rhymes for zheng

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does “zheng” mean?

The word “zheng” means a long Chinese plucked string instrument, also called the guzheng, played flat on a stand. In plain terms, a traditional Chinese stringed instrument similar to a zither, plucked with the fingers.

How do you pronounce “zheng”?

“Zheng” is pronounced jŭng.

How do you use “zheng” in a sentence?

Here is “zheng” used in a sentence: “She learned to play the zheng as a teenager and still performs at cultural festivals.”

What part of speech is “zheng”?

“Zheng” is a noun.

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