antithetical couplet; pair
Meanings
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antithetical phrases; parallel couplet phrases
literaryRefers to a pair of poetic phrases that are parallel in structure and meaning, often used in classical Chinese poetry and couplets.
This pair of antithetical phrases is perfectly parallel and has profound artistic conception.
The teacher is teaching the students how to create parallel couplet phrases.
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This calligraphy work only has the first line; the second line is an antithetical phrase.
noun
couplet; a pair of antithetical lines
Refers to the complete pair of poetic lines written on vertical scrolls, traditionally pasted on doorways during Chinese New Year.
On the eve of the Spring Festival, every household pastes red couplets on their doors.
He is good at calligraphy and writes his own couplets every year.
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This New Year couplet symbolizes good fortune and happiness.
noun
pair; duo; two persons or things forming a set
Refers to any two people or things that are paired together, often for a specific purpose like study or competition.
During the activity, the teacher had us form study pairs to help each other.
They are a fixed dance duo in the competition.
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This glove is missing its mate; it's not a pair anymore.
Table tennis doubles requires a well-coordinated pair.