觱篥

bì lì

Dictionary entry

ancient bamboo reed instrument

What does 觱篥 mean?

觱篥 (bì lì) has the following dictionary meaning.

1ancient bamboo reed instrument

2Chinese shawm (probably related to central Asian zurna)

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觱bìfever · tartar horn 篥lìbamboos good for poles · horn

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觱篥

bì lì

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