壎
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Meaning: ancient porcelain wind-instrument
💡 Xun sounds like 'soon' but it's an ancient clay flute.
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Character Story & Explanation
壎 (xūn) is an ancient Chinese wind instrument made of porcelain or clay, shaped like an egg with finger holes. It produces a mellow, haunting sound and was used in Confucian ritual music. The character reflects the Chinese reverence for antiquity and harmony with nature, as the instrument mimics natural sounds like wind or birdsong.
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