ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Erhu

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈɜːhuː/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Erhu is a noun meaning A type of bowed spike fiddle having two strings, originating in China as part of the huqin family of string instruments.

Meaning

A type of bowed spike fiddle having two strings, originating in China as part of the huqin family of string instruments.

Example Sentences

Searches on Craigslist turned up no ads for erhus, wanted or offered, though there was a posting for an instrument found on the Lower East Side (the owner must identify the instrument).
A rugged, handsome woman who can plant five fields in the time it takes others to plant one, Lu reveals her inner self by playing sweet music on the ehru ^([sic]) in a deserted factory site.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include erxian, yehu, huqin, dihu, banhu, jinghu.

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