Chinese
shīgē
Meaning: poetry; poems; verse
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

詩歌
詩
歌
诗歌
诗
歌

Example sentences

Ancient poetry is a gem of Chinese culture.
古人常用詩歌表達情感。
古人常用诗歌表达情感。
Ancient people often used poetry to express their emotions.
學生們在課堂上朗誦詩歌。
学生们在课堂上朗诵诗歌。
The students are reciting poems in class.
他正在窗前獨自吟詠詩歌。
他正在窗前独自吟咏诗歌。
He is chanting poetry alone in front of the window.
古典詩歌常使用比興的手法。
古典诗歌常使用比兴的手法。
Classical poetry often uses the techniques of bi and xing.

Usage Notes

Refers to poems and songs collectively, or poetry in general as a literary form.

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