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阮 [ruǎn] Meaning: 1. 〔阮咸〕A type of stringed musical instrument, resembling the yueqin with a long and straight neck. It has four strings, although there are versions with three strings as well. It is said to be named after Ruan Xian, a person from the Jin dynasty who was skilled in playing this instrument. Abbreviated as "ruan." (English: A type of string instrument, related to the yueqin, traditionally played in ancient China.) 2. 〔大小阮〕Refers to Ruan Ji from the Jin dynasty and his nephew Ruan Xian, both famous figures known as the "Seven Sages of Bamboo Grove," often collectively referred to as "Big and Small Ruan." The term "Small Ruan" is later used as a nickname for the nephew, such as "Xian Ruan." (English: Big and Small Ruan refers to the notable Ruan Ji and his nephew Ruan Xian.) 3. A surname. (English: A family name.) - **本义**: Wuyuan Pass - **造字法**: Phonetic-meaning compound. From 阜 (fù) and 元 sound. **Synonyms**: 1. Same as the original meaning. (English: Refers to Wuyuan Pass.) 2. A state during the Yin and Shang dynasties. Located in present-day Jingchuan County, Gansu Province, it was destroyed by King Wen of Zhou. (English: Ruan state, located in current Jingchuan County, Gansu Province.) 3. An abbreviation for the ancient musical instrument "Ruanxian." It resembles an ancient pipa, with four strings and a column, similar to the yueqin. Legend says it was named after Ruan Xian, who played this instrument well. There are also three-string versions today. (English: A type of ancient string instrument, a variant of the pipa.) 4. A nickname for a nephew. Ruan Ji and his nephew Ruan Xian were both prominent figures; thus, "Big and Small Ruan" became a common reference. Later, "Small Ruan" was used as a nickname for the nephew, abbreviated as "Ruan." (English: A term used to refer to a nephew.) 5. A surname. (English: A family name.)