开篇 (kāi piān) — (noun) introductory song in táncí (a traditional storytelling form); (noun) opening chapter; introduction (of a written work)
Definition
Literary/traditional term for the 'opening' of a written or performed work. Specifically refers to the introductory song of 弹词 (táncí) storytelling, and more generally the opening chapter or introduction of a book or paper.
noun
introductory song in táncí (a traditional storytelling form)opening chapterintroduction (of a written work)
Examples
- 开篇。Zhè duàn tán cí de kāi piān fēi cháng hǎo tīng.The introductory song of this táncí piece is very pleasant to hear.
- 开篇。Zhè běn shū de kāi piān jiù xī yǐn le dú zhě.The opening chapter of this book attracts readers right away.
- 开篇。Lùn wén de kāi piān xiān jiè shào le yán jiū bèi jǐng.The introduction of the paper first describes the research background.
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