韵
sound; rhyme; charm; surname
Meanings
4 senses · 17 examplesnoun
pleasant sound; melodious tone
literaryOften used to describe natural or musical sounds in literary contexts.
The melodious sound of the zither in the forest makes people lose themselves in it.
The sounds of pines and bamboos in the valley after rain are especially fresh and clear.
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The charm of this ancient melody is distant, full of Eastern aesthetics.
The distant sound of temple bells came from the Zen courtyard late at night.
The folk tunes of the Jiangnan water town carry a unique water-borne charm.
noun
Chinese rhyme; final syllable
technicalSpecialized term in Chinese phonology, used in poetic composition and linguistic studies.
Writing classical Chinese poetry requires strictly following rhyme rules.
A reduplicated rhyme word refers to a phrase where the finals of the two characters are completely identical.
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This rhythmic prose is well-parallel and easy to recite.
Mandarin finals are divided into three categories: simple finals, compound finals, and nasal finals.
The lyrics he wrote follow the level tone rhyme scheme, with a beautiful and pleasant melody.
noun
charm; demeanor; taste
neutralUsed to describe artistic style, personal demeanor, or subtle aesthetic appeal.
This painter's works are full of elegant and refined charm.
This newly opened coffee shop has minimalist decor and has a lot of taste.
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This veteran artist's performance has a unique artistic charm.
Her calligraphy works have vigorous brushwork and carry an ancient charm.
The visuals of this film are full of Eastern charm and are deeply loved by audiences.
noun
surname Yun
A relatively rare Chinese surname.
Mr. Yun is a famous linguist.
Professor Yun has taught in the Chinese Department of Peking University for many years.