佛祖歷代通載 4.57

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4.57

In the seventh year of his reign, flutes were first introduced (made by Qiu Zhong during the Emperor's time. A flute [di] means to cleanse [di]: to cleanse away vile filth and introduce elegance and correctness. The dragon flute has seven holes, the bamboo flute five holes, and the Qiang flute three holes).

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佛祖歷代通載 — Classical Chinese