弦而鼓之 | Chinese meaning

弦而鼓之【xián ér gǔ zhī】

to put strings on the zither, then play it (line from a Ming dynasty text by 刘伯温【Liú Bó wēn】)

This phrase describes the action of preparing an instrument and then performing music. It conveys the idea of engaging in musical performance, often indicating both preparation and execution.

，，。

He prepared the instrument and then played it, showcasing his musical talent.

(fig.) to play music

弦而鼓之【xián ér gǔ zhī】

to put strings on the zither, then play it (line from a Ming dynasty text by 刘伯温【Liú Bó wēn】)

This phrase describes the action of preparing an instrument and then performing music. It conveys the idea of engaging in musical performance, often indicating both preparation and execution.

，，。

He prepared the instrument and then played it, showcasing his musical talent.

(fig.) to play music

弦

HSK 7-9

含义string; hypotenuse, crescent

拼音xián

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而

HSK 23

含义and; and then; and yet; but; Kangxi radical 126

拼音ér

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鼓

HSK 52

含义drum; beat, top, strike; Kangxi radical 207

拼音gǔ

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之

HSK 42

含义marks preceding phrase as modifier of following phrase; it, him her, them; go to

拼音zhī

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弦而鼓之【xián ér gǔ zhī】

to put strings on the zither, then play it (line from a Ming dynasty text by 刘伯温【Liú Bó wēn】)

This phrase describes the action of preparing an instrument and then performing music. It conveys the idea of engaging in musical performance, often indicating both preparation and execution.

，，。

He prepared the instrument and then played it, showcasing his musical talent.

(fig.) to play music

弦而鼓之【xián ér gǔ zhī】

to put strings on the zither, then play it (line from a Ming dynasty text by 刘伯温【Liú Bó wēn】)

This phrase describes the action of preparing an instrument and then performing music. It conveys the idea of engaging in musical performance, often indicating both preparation and execution.