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跌宕

Word · AdjectiveTraditional跌蕩

unrestrained, unconventional; having rhythmic cadence or stylistic variation

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Meanings

2 senses · 6 examples
1.

adjective

unrestrained; unconventional; free-spirited

literary

Describes a person's character as free from conventions and restraints. Primarily used in classical or formal literary contexts.

Tā他
wéi为
rén人
diē跌
dàng荡
 ,
bù不
jū拘
xiǎo小
jié节
 。

He is an unconventional person who does not fuss over minor details.

Zhè这
wèi位
shī诗
rén人
xìng性
gé格
diē跌
dàng荡
 ,
pō颇
yǒu有
Wèi魏
Jìn晋
míng名
shì士
zhī之
fēng风
 。

This poet has an unrestrained character, reminiscent of the celebrated scholars of the Wei and Jin dynasties.

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Qí其
wén文
fēng风
diē跌
dàng荡
 ,
qíng情
gǎn感
bēn奔
fàng放
 。

His writing style is unconstrained, with unrestrained emotion.

2.

adjective

rhythmic; cadenced; having varied and dynamic flow

literary

Describes music, speech, or writing that has a lively, varied, and dynamic rhythm or structure.

Zhè这
shǒu首
gǔ古
qín琴
qǔ曲
diē跌
dàng荡
qǐ起
fú伏
 ,
yì意
jìng境
shēn深
yuǎn远
 。

This guqin piece has rhythmic rises and falls, creating a profound artistic conception.

Tā他
de的
yǎn演
jiǎng讲
diē跌
dàng荡
yǒu有
zhì致
 ,
láo牢
láo牢
xī吸
yǐn引
le了
tīng听
zhòng众
 。

His speech was cadenced and well-paced, firmly holding the audience's attention.

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Zhè这
piān篇
wén文
zhāng章
diē跌
dàng荡
duō多
zī姿
 ,
dú读
lái来
yǐn引
rén人
rù入
shèng胜
 。

This article is varied and dynamic, making it a fascinating read.