kouxian

Questions

What does kouxian mean?

A type of mouth harp, of Chinese origin, usually made of bamboo or sometimes brass, and often consisting of more than one lamellae.

Where does kouxian come from?

Borrowed from the Hanyu Pinyin romanization of Mandarin 口弦 (kǒuxián).

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