Erhu vs. Huqin

Erhu and Huqin Definitions
Erhu
A Chinese stringed instrument that is played with a bow and has two strings stretched from a small sound box along a long thin neck. Also called Chinese violin.
Huqin
Any of a family of vertical bowed lutes used in Chinese music.
Erhu
A type of bowed spike fiddle having two strings, originating in China as part of the huqin family of string instruments.