noun
xiao
shyow
noun
1
A traditional Chinese end-blown bamboo flute.
"She played a slow, breathy melody on the xiao."
"The xiao has a softer, more mellow tone than the dizi flute."
How to Use Xiao
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA vertical Chinese bamboo flute, often used in classical and folk music.
Common pairings
play the xiao
a xiao melody
Word Forms
xiaos plural, Xiaos plural
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Etymology
From Mandarin 簫/箫 (xiāo).