The erhu is from abroad to pass over?

Yes, the erhu initially called Xiqin, from the Xi tribe imported, and later called Huqin, JIqin, etc., Song Dynasty, "Music Book" recorded "Xiqin Hu music also", is a foreign instrument, it is our traditional musical instruments, but not a national instrument. There are suona, pipa, konghou these are foreign instruments, are imported from Persia.