melodious; resonant; lingering
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
melodious and resonant; (of sound) rising and falling in a harmonious, lingering way
literaryCommonly used to describe music, singing, or bells that are pleasant and lingering in the air. Often carries a literary or poetic connotation.
Qín琴
shēng声
yōu悠
yáng扬
，
jiǔ久
jiǔ久
huí回
dàng荡
zài在
dà大
tīng厅
lǐ里
。
The sound of the zither was melodious, echoing in the hall for a long time.
Yuǎn远
chù处
chuán传
lái来
yōu悠
yáng扬
de的
gē歌
shēng声
。
A melodious singing voice came from afar.
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Yōu悠
yáng扬
de的
dí笛
shēng声
ràng让
rén人
táo陶
zuì醉
。
The lingering sound of the flute was intoxicating.
Gǔ古
sì寺
de的
zhōng钟
shēng声
yōu悠
yáng扬
ér而
zhuāng庄
zhòng重
。
The bell of the ancient temple was melodious and solemn.