Qin

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Noun 1. A Chinese dynasty (c. 221–206 BCE): The Qin dynasty was the first imperial dynasty of China, known for unifying the country under a centralized, bureaucratic government and for initiating the construction of the Great Wall. 2. A type of ancient Chinese zither: The qin (also called guqin) is a traditional Chinese seven-stringed plucked instrument, revered for its subtle, intellectual music and long history in Chinese culture.

Usage Examples
  • Referring to the historical dynasty:
    • The Qin dynasty, though short-lived, had a profound impact on Chinese history.
    • The First Emperor of Qin standardized weights, measures, and writing scripts.
  • Referring to the musical instrument:
    • The musician performed a classical piece on the qin.
    • Learning to play the qin requires great skill and patience.
Advanced Usage
  • The term is often used in historical and musicological contexts. When referring to the instrument, it is frequently specified as the guqin (古琴, "ancient qin") to distinguish it from other stringed instruments.
Variants and Related Words
  • Guqin: The full, more precise name for the seven-stringed zither.
  • Qin Shi Huang: The title ("First Emperor of Qin") of the dynasty's founder, Ying Zheng.
Synonyms
  • For the dynasty: Qin Dynasty.
  • For the instrument: Guqin, Chinese zither.
Notes on Different Meanings

The meaning of "qin" is entirely dependent on context: - In a historical or political context, it almost always refers to the dynasty. - In a musical or artistic context, it refers to the stringed instrument.

Noun
  1. the Chinese dynasty (from 246 BC to 206 BC) that established the first centralized imperial government and built much of the Great Wall

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