chant; recite; intone
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to chant; to recite with rhythmic intonation; to intone
literaryUsed for reciting classical poetry, literature, or sacred texts with a rhythmic, melodic voice that emphasizes the tonal beauty of the language. Often implies a respectful or artistic approach to oral interpretation.
yín吟
sòng诵
táng唐
shī诗
to recite Tang dynasty poetry
hái孩
zi子
men们
zài在
kè课
táng堂
shàng上
yín吟
sòng诵
gǔ古
shī诗
。
The children are reciting ancient poems in class.
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tā他
shēn深
qíng情
de地
yín吟
sòng诵
zhe着
nà那
shǒu首
zhù著
míng名
de的
sòng宋
cí词
。
He recited that famous Song dynasty lyric with deep emotion.
sēng僧
lǚ侣
men们
měi每
tiān天
qīng清
chén晨
zài在
sì寺
yuàn院
zhōng中
yín吟
sòng诵
jīng经
wén文
。
The monks chant scriptures in the temple every morning.