Definition
诗词 (shī cí) refers specifically to classical Chinese poetry in the shī (regulated verse) and cí (lyric) forms. It is more specific than 诗 (shī) or 诗歌 (shī gē), which can include modern or general poetry. Use 诗词 when you mean traditional classical verse.
noun
classical Chinese poetry (including shi and ci forms)verse
Examples
- 诗词。Tā xǐhuan xiě shī cí.He likes writing classical poetry.
- 诗词。Zhè wèi shīrén de shī cí hěn yǒumíng.This poet's verse is very famous.
- 诗词。Wǒmen zài wénxué kè shàng xuéxí shī cí.We study classical poetry in literature class.
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