Definition
吟咏 means to chant or intone poetry with a distinctive rhythm and cadence, typically associated with classical Chinese poetry recitation. It implies a melodic, almost sung delivery, and is often used in formal or artistic contexts. This differs from 朗读 (lǎngdú, to read aloud) or 朗诵 (lǎngsòng, to recite dramatically).
v.
to chant (poetry)to intone
Examples
- 吟咏。Tā xǐhuan zǎoshang yín yǒng shīgē.He likes to chant poetry in the morning.
- 吟咏。Zhè wèi lǎo xiānsheng chángcháng zài gōngyuán lǐ yín yǒng zìjǐ xiě de cí.This old gentleman often chants his own ci poems in the park.
- 吟咏。yín yǒng tángshī kěyǐ tǐhuì gǔrén de qínggǎn.Chanting Tang poems allows you to experience the emotions of the ancients.
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