zhonghu

See also: zhong-hu and zhong hu

English

Alternative forms

• zhong hu
• zhong-hu

Etymology

Borrowed from Mandarin 中胡 (zhōnghú).

Noun

zhonghu (plural zhonghu)

1. (music) A large low-pitched lute-like string instrument (chordophone) similar to the erhu, usually with two strings and played with a bow; it is part of the huqin family of instruments originating in Chinese traditional music.

See also

• Appendix:Glossary of chordophones