瑟

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Pronunciation

Peng'im: sêg4
POJ: sek
Variety: chaozhou

Meanings and usage

noun: se (ancient 25-string zither), solemn; bleak
瑟

Character has multiple senses (ancient zither instrument vs. obsolete 'solemn/bleak' adjective vs. bound-morpheme uses in 瑟瑟/瑟縮) at the same reading, and is rarely used as a standalone word.

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