ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Ruan

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Ruan is a noun meaning (music) A Chinese long-necked fretted round-bodied plucked lute which has, since the mid-20th century, been produced in a family of five sizes (from low to high).

Meaning

(music) A Chinese long-necked fretted round-bodied plucked lute which has, since the mid-20th century, been produced in a family of five sizes (from low to high).

Word Forms

Synonyms for ruan

Depending on context, synonyms include ruanqin.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include yuen, yuan, rowan, juan, zhongruan, erxian.

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