lingering sound; reverberation
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lingering sound; reverberation that remains in the ear after singing or playing music
literaryOften used in literary contexts and idioms such as '余音绕梁' (the music lingers around the beams). Describes beautiful music or singing that leaves a lasting impression.
Yú余
yīn音
liáo缭
rào绕
，
sān三
rì日
bù不
jué绝
。
The lingering sound swirled around, unceasing for three days.
Tā她
de的
gē歌
shēng声
yōu优
měi美
，
yú余
yīn音
niǎo袅
niǎo袅
。
Her singing voice was beautiful, with graceful lingering tones.
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Zhè这
shǒu首
qǔ曲
zi子
lìng令
rén人
táo陶
zuì醉
，
yú余
yīn音
rào绕
liáng梁
。
This piece is intoxicating; the music lingers around the beams.