诗
English meaning: Poetry
Chinese (Simpl.) Definition
(中文)诗是一种以凝练的语言表达情感和意境的文学形式，是中国最古老、最重要的文学体裁之一。
English Definition
A form of literary art using aesthetic and rhythmic qualities of language to evoke emotion and meaning. Classical Chinese poetry (古诗) has a history of over 3,000 years. The Tang Dynasty (618–907 CE) is regarded as the golden age of Chinese poetry, with masters such as Li Bai, Du Fu, and Wang Wei. Poetry held the highest prestige among all literary forms in imperial China.
Example
“李白的诗歌豪迈奔放，充满浪漫主义色彩。”
In English: “Li Bai's poetry is bold and free-spirited, full of romanticism.”
Synonyms
- 诗歌
Literary Heritage
“床前明月光，疑是地上霜。举头望明月，低头思故乡。”
/Chuáng qián míng yuè guāng, yí shì dì shàng shuāng. Jǔ tóu wàng míng yuè, dī tóu sī gùxiāng./
“Before my bed the bright moonlight shines, I suspect it may be frost on the ground. I raise my head to gaze at the bright moon, then lower it and think of home.”
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Language information
- Language
- 中文
- Chinese (Simpl.)
- Script
- Han
- Family
- Sino-Tibetan
- Speakers
- 1.1B