huqin/huːˈt͡ʃɪn/EtymologyFrom the Hanyu Pinyin romanization of the Mandarin 胡琴 (húqín).huqin means any of a family of vertical bowed lutes used in Chinese music. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.nounAny of a family of vertical bowed lutes used in Chinese music.