尺八

Traditional form:

尺八

Pinyin (reading):

chǐbā

Definitions:

• shakuhachi (Japanese bamboo flute)

Characters:

• 尺 - ruler, tape-measure; unit of length, about 1 ft.
• 八 - eight; all around, all sides

Traditional characters:

• 尺 - ruler, tape-measure; unit of length, about 1 ft.
• 八 - eight; all around, all sides