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liujiaoxian

The liujiaoxian is a traditional Chinese bowed string instrument in the huqin family. The liujiao in its name literally means "six corners," and hence liujiaoxian is constructed with a hexagonal body. It is used primarily in Taiwan.

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The liujiaoxian is a traditional Chinese bowed string instrument in the huqin family. The liujiao in its name literally means "six corners," and hence liujiaoxian is constructed with a hexagonal body. It is used primarily in Taiwan.

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