"sheng" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 笙

Definition

笙是一种中国传统乐器，由多个竖直的管子组成，通过吹气演奏。它是最古老的簧片乐器之一。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“笙”常见于音乐文化语境，特指中国这种传统乐器，不要与其他英语或中文相似发音词混淆。

Examples

The musician played the sheng during the concert.

音乐家在音乐会上演奏了**笙**。

A sheng can create beautiful melodies.

**笙**可以奏出优美的旋律。

My friend is learning to play the sheng.

我朋友正在学**笙**。

Have you ever seen a sheng up close? It's really unique.

你见过**笙**的真面目吗？真是独特。

Many Chinese orchestras feature the sheng in traditional pieces.

许多中国乐团在传统曲目中都用到**笙**。

He collects rare instruments, and his favorite is the sheng.

他收藏稀有乐器，最喜欢的是**笙**。