xián

common
literary

Meaning of 弦歌

弦歌 means to sing accompanied by stringed instruments (such as the qin or se); the sound of string instruments and singing; strains of music. Pronounced xián gē.

  • to sing accompanied by stringed instruments (such as the qin or se)
  • the sound of string instruments and singing; strains of music

Definitions & Examples

Shī
shēng
xián
táng
 
róng
róng
 

Teachers and students sang and played instruments together in one hall, enjoying harmonious happiness.

dài
shū
yuàn
cháng
wén
xián
zhī
shēng
 

Ancient academies often resounded with the sound of string music and singing.

shàn
cháng
xián
 
qín
gāo
chāo
 

He excels at singing to string accompaniment, with superb qin skills.

Measure Words

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Primary
/ zhèn
/ shēng