clear articulation; enunciation
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
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to articulate words clearly; to enunciate (in singing, speaking, or performing)
Specifically refers to the clear pronunciation of individual characters in performing arts (such as opera and singing) and public speaking. Emphasizes accuracy and distinctness.
Jīng京
jù剧
yǎn演
yuán员
tǔ吐
zì字
yào要
qīng清
xī晰
，
cái才
néng能
ràng让
guān观
zhòng众
tīng听
míng明
bai白
。
Peking opera performers must articulate clearly so that the audience can understand.
Bō播
yīn音
yuán员
tǔ吐
zì字
qīng清
chǔ楚
，
shēng声
yīn音
hóng洪
liàng亮
。
The announcer enunciates clearly with a resounding voice.
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Xué学
xí习
tǔ吐
zì字
xíng行
qiāng腔
shì是
chàng唱
hǎo好
gē歌
de的
jī基
chǔ础
。
Learning to articulate words and use proper melodic phrasing is the foundation of singing well.
Tā他
shuō说
huà话
tǔ吐
zì字
bú不
tài太
qīng清
chǔ楚
，
xū需
yào要
liàn练
xí习
。
He does not articulate very clearly when speaking and needs practice.