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 劉伯溫|刘伯温[Liu2 Bo2 wen1])
(fig.) to play music

Generated definitions (experimental)

to put strings on the zither, then play it

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.

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

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At the concert, the musicians played music, enchanting the audience.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to play musicto play music on the zitherto play music on musical instrumentsto perform music at a banquetto play music on stagethe act of making musicto play music like a songthe joy of playing musicto play music for entertainmentthe atmosphere of playing musicin the realm of musicthe sound of music being played

弦而鼓之【xián ér gǔ zhī】

to put strings on the zither, then play it (line from a Ming dynasty text by 劉伯溫|刘伯温[Liu2 Bo2 wen1])
(fig.) to play music

Generated definitions (experimental)

to put strings on the zither, then play it

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.