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觱篥
bì​lì

bili

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觱篥 bì​lì
bili
An ancient double-reed wind instrument made of bamboo with a reed mouthpiece, originally from Central Asia; its sound is often described as mournful or used in military contexts to startle horses.

Cross-References

Variant of

  • 筚篥 bì​lì
  • 箄篥 bì​lì
  • 觱栗 bì​lì

Same as

  • 笳管 jiā​guǎn
  • 悲篥 bēi​lì
  • 悲栗 bēi​lì

Referenced by

  • 篥 lì
  • 觱 bì