noun
zheng
jŭng
noun
1
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 notesIn 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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