Definition
抑扬顿挫 (yì yáng dùn cuò) is a four-character set phrase describing speech or sound that rises and falls in a pleasing, rhythmic way. Literally 'rise, fall, pause, break,' it refers to well-modulated pitch and pace, often used for recitation, prose, or public speaking.
phrase
rhythmic and varied in tonecadencedwith well-modulated pitch and pace
Examples
- 抑扬顿挫，。Tā lǎngdú gǔshī shí shēngyīn yì yáng dùn cuò, fēicháng dòngtīng.When he recited ancient poems, his voice was rhythmic and very pleasant to hear.
- 抑扬顿挫，。Zhè piān sǎnwén xiě de yì yáng dùn cuò, dú qǐlai hěn yǒu yùnwèi.This prose is written with varied rhythm, making it very charming to read.
- 抑扬顿挫，。Yǎnjiǎng shí yào zhùyì yǔqì yì yáng dùn cuò, cáinéng xīyǐn tīngzhòng.When giving a speech, you need to pay attention to the cadence of your tone in order to attract the audience.
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