Erxian

The erxian (Chinese: 二弦; pinyin: èrxián; Jyutping: ji6 jin4; lit. 'two string') is a Chinese bowed string instrument in the huqin family of instruments. It has two strings and is used primarily in Cantonese music, most often in "hard string" chamber ensembles. In the 1920s, following the development of the gaohu, the erxian experienced a decline and since the late 20th century has been little used outside the tradition of Cantonese opera.

Similar instruments also referred to as erxian (constructed and played differently from the Cantonese erxian discussed above) are used in Chaozhou music and in the nanguan music of the Southern Fujian people.