clear and crisp (of sound); cool and light
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
clear and crisp; melodious and far-reaching (of sound)
literaryLiterary term describing the clear, ringing, or resonant quality of bells, musical instruments, wind, or flowing water. Often evokes a sense of clarity and ethereal beauty in classical Chinese literature.
Gǔ古
sì寺
zhōng钟
shēng声
líng泠
rán然
，
huí回
dàng荡
zài在
shān山
gǔ谷
zhī之
jiān间
。
The ancient temple bell rang out crisp and clear, echoing through the valley.
Fēng风
líng泠
rán然
zhì至
，
chuī吹
sàn散
yī一
hú湖
shǔ暑
qì气
。
A cool, crisp breeze arrived, scattering the summer heat from the lake.
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Fǔ抚
qín琴
yī一
qǔ曲
，
yīn音
yùn韵
líng泠
rán然
。
He played a tune on the qin, the tones clear and resonant.