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🪕 This emoji represents the erhu. The erhu is a traditional Chinese bowed string instrument. The erhu originated in the Tang Dynasty and was called "Xi Qin" at that time. It has a history of more than one thousand years so far. Its timbre is unique. It can play both plaintive and sad melodies as well as lively and cheerful ones. The erhu plays a very important role in many musical forms such as folk music, opera music and national orchestras.