Word
cheng
Phoneticscheng
/ˈtʃɛŋ/
Definition
n. a traditional Chinese musical instrument made of bamboo pipes that you blow into.
n. a traditional Chinese free-reed wind instrument, typically constructed from bamboo pipes; an alternative spelling of 'sheng'.
Examples
“She wore a red cheng to the wedding.”
“The diplomat chose a silk cheng for the state dinner to honor local traditions.”
“The designer's collection blended modern tailoring with the elegant lines of the traditional cheng, creating a fusion of East and West.”
Examples
simple
“She wore a red cheng to the wedding.”
contextual
“The diplomat chose a silk cheng for the state dinner to honor local traditions.”
complex
“The designer's collection blended modern tailoring with the elegant lines of the traditional cheng, creating a fusion of East and West.”
Usage
Often spelled 'sheng' in modern Pinyin transliteration.
Teaching tip
This is a specialized term for a specific cultural object; most learners will only encounter it in the context of Chinese music history.
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