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Chinese

diēdàng
Meaning: dramatic and full of rises and falls; richly varied
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Example

這部小說的情節跌宕,讓我讀到深夜。
这部小说的情节跌宕,让我读到深夜。
The novel's plot is full of twists and turns, so I read it until late at night.

Usage Notes

Often describes the changing, dramatic development of a story, piece of writing, or musical work; it is more literary than simply saying that something is exciting.

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