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Meaning of 箜

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Pinyin: kōng
English Definition: ancient harp; cf 箜篌 , Chinese harp
Chinese Definition:
①(箜篌)古代弦乐器,像瑟而比较小,弦数从五根至二十五根不等。
Total strokes: 14; Radical:
Pictophonetic: indicates the sound; (bamboo) conveys the meaning.
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Example Words
箜篌 kōng hóu konghou (Chinese harp)
箜簧 kōng huáng old reed wind instrument; (possibly used erroneously for konghou 箜篌 harp or 笙簧 sheng)
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Example Sentences
1
On rare occasions, there were open-air performances which the public could attend.
2
1932
With the change to a constitutional monarchy in 1932, royal support for Khon performances declined.
3
Traditionally, Khon dramas were performed at the court for special occasions, such as weddings, funerals, births, etc.
4
However, the Department of Fine Arts in Bangkok has revived the tradition and has been staging public performances for many years.