Chinese
shī
Meaning: poem; poetry
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

詩
诗

Example sentences

He wrote a beautiful poem.
他正在作詩。
他正在作诗。
He is composing a poem.
他終於領會了這首詩的深意。
他终于领会了这首诗的深意。
He finally understood the deep meaning of this poem.
詩人寫了一首詩來歌頌大自然的美麗。
诗人写了一首诗来歌颂大自然的美丽。
The poet wrote a poem to praise the beauty of nature.
這首詩蘊含著深刻的哲理。
这首诗蕴含著深刻的哲理。
This poem contains profound philosophical principles.
這首詩讀起來非常有韻味。
这首诗读起来非常有韵味。
This poem has a very rich flavor when read.
他向大家朗讀了那首詩。
他向大家朗读了那首诗。
He read the poem aloud to everyone.
那位文青在咖啡廳寫詩。
那位文青在咖啡厅写诗。
That artsy young person is writing poetry in a cafe.
這首詩有深刻的意涵。
这首诗有深刻的意涵。
This poem has profound implications.

Usage Notes

A literary work in which the expression of feelings and ideas is given intensity by the use of distinctive style and rhythm.

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