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How do you say "violin" in Chinese?
小提琴
xiǎo tí qín
In Chinese, "violin" is 小提琴 (xiǎo tí qín).
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Pronunciation
Voice this as "xiǎo tí qín" — third tone, then second tone, then second tone — dipping low then curling back up, like a small scoop; then the next syllable is rising sharply.
Writing and usage
小提琴 is written using hanzi. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.
Example sentence
小提琴声充满了大厅的音乐。
xiǎo tí qín shēng chōng mǎn le dà tīng de yīn yuè 。
The violin filled the hall with music.
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How to remember 小提琴
Imagine a vivid snapshot of when the violin filled the hall with music the moment you hear "xiǎo tí qín".
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Questions about 小提琴
How do you pronounce 小提琴?
Voice this as "xiǎo tí qín" — third tone, then second tone, then second tone — dipping low then curling back up, like a small scoop; then the next syllable is rising sharply.
Is 小提琴 formal or casual?
小提琴 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is 小提琴 used in Chinese?
小提琴 is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: 小提琴声充满了大厅的音乐。 (The violin filled the hall with music.).
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