簧
flute reed
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Readings
On'yomi
- コウ
Kun'yomi
- した
Meaning
簧 centers on the vibrating reed inside a wind instrument, specifically the thin piece that produces sound in a flute.
Most common words using 簧
- 簧した
reed (of a musical instrument)
Study
Etymology
簧 combines 竹 (bamboo) with 黄, which likely contributes the sound. The character refers to the bamboo reed used in wind instruments.
Meaning mnemonic
The bamboo top 竹 covers the yellow 黄 reed inside a flute. Picture a bamboo flute with a thin yellow reed vibrating to make music.
Reading mnemonic
For コウ, imagine a flute reed made of yellow bamboo that produces a deep 'ko' sound when blown: ko -> コウ.