shì

literary

Meaning of 即事

即事 means to compose (poetry or prose) or paint based on immediate surroundings; impromptu creation. Pronounced jí shì.

  • to compose (poetry or prose) or paint based on immediate surroundings; impromptu creation

Definitions & Examples

Shī
rén
shì
shī
shǒu
 

The poet composed an impromptu poem on the spot.

Zhè
shì
shì
xiě
shēng
de
zuò
pǐn
 

This is a work of on-the-spot sketching from life.

shì
shī
wǎng
wǎng
zhēn
qiè
rán
 
zuò
diāo
shì
 

Impromptu poetry is often genuine and natural, without artificial embellishment.