liánjù

联句

Word · VerbTraditional聯句

linked verse; collaborative poetry

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Meanings

1 sense · 3 examples
1.

verb

to compose linked verse; to write poetry collaboratively by taking turns

literary

A traditional literary practice popular in ancient China, often performed at banquets or among friends. Each participant contributes one or two lines to form a complete poem.

Jí即
jǐng景
lián联
jù句

Composing linked verse on the spot, inspired by the scene.

Gǔ古
rén人
cháng常
zài在
yàn宴
xí席
shàng上
lián联
jù句
fù赋
shī诗
 。

Ancient people often composed linked verses and poetry at banquets.

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Zhè这
shǒu首
shī诗
shì是
liǎng两
rén人
lián联
jù句
ér而
chéng成
de的
 。

This poem was created by two people composing linked verses.