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大提琴

dàtíqín
noun #11,565

Measure Word

一把大提琴 bǎ

Meanings

  1. 1 cello

Examples

HSK 2
她从小就学大提琴。
Tā cóngxiǎo jiù xué dàtíqín.
She has been learning the cello since childhood.
HSK 7-9
大提琴的音色很温暖。
Dàtíqín de yīnsè hěn wēnnuǎn.
The cello has a warm tone.

Tips

memory
大 (big) + 提琴 (violin family instrument) = the big violin, i.e. cello. Compare: 小提琴 (violin), 中提琴 (viola), 低音提琴 (double bass).
culture
马友友 (Yo-Yo Ma) is the most famous Chinese-American cellist, known worldwide for his performances.

Stroke Order

大 dà
提 tí
琴 qín