Definition
余音 refers to a sound that lingers after the source has stopped, often used in literary and artistic contexts to describe beautiful music or a lasting impression. It is commonly seen in the idiom 余音绕梁 (the lingering sound winds around the rafters), which praises music that continues to resonate in the listener's mind.
n.
lingering sound (often used in literary contexts)
Examples
- ，余音，。Yīnyuètīng lǐ, yú yīn rào liáng, jiǔjiǔ bú sàn.In the concert hall, the lingering sound wound around the rafters and did not disperse for a long time.
- 余音。Zhè shǒu gǔqín qǔ de yú yīn ràng rén huíwèi wúqióng.The lingering sound of this guqin piece leaves people with endless aftertaste.
- ，余音。Suīrán yīnyuèhuì jiéshù le, dàn nàxiē yú yīn réng zài ěrbiān huíxiǎng.Although the concert ended, those lingering sounds still echo in the ears.
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