also: くーちん
guqin; Chinese seven-string zither
A traditional Chinese plucked string instrument with seven strings, known for its long history and association with scholars.
The guqin is a traditional Chinese string instrument.
Standard kanji spelling for the Chinese guqin.
Katakana spelling reflecting the Chinese pronunciation; used in some contexts.
From Chinese 古琴 (gǔqín), literally 'ancient zither'.