Another Chinese bamboo flute, called the Xiao, is played vertically. This style of flute was exported to other Asia countries, and later became known as the Shakuhachi in Japan.

• 另有一种中国竹笛；称之为箫；是直着吹的.；这种笛子流传到了其他的亚洲国家；后来成为了日本的尺八