抑扬顿挫 (yì yáng dùn cuò) — rhythmic and varied in tone; cadenced; with well-modulated pitch and pace
Definition
A four-character set phrase describing speech, reading, or writing whose pitch, pace, and pauses rise and fall pleasingly. Used for cadenced, expressive delivery.
phrase
rhythmic and varied in tonecadencedwith well-modulated pitch and pace
Examples
- 抑扬顿挫，。Tā lǎng dú gǔ shī shí shēng yīn yì yáng dùn cuò, fēi cháng dòng tīng.When he recited ancient poems, his voice was rhythmic and very pleasant to hear.
- 抑扬顿挫，。Zhè piān sǎn wén xiě dé yì yáng dùn cuò, dú qǐ lái hěn yǒu yùn wèi.This prose is written with varied rhythm, making it very charming to read.
- 抑扬顿挫，。Yǎn jiǎng shí yào zhù yì yǔ qì yì yáng dùn cuò, cái néng xī yǐn tīng zhòng.When giving a speech, you need to pay attention to the cadence of your tone in order to attract the audience.
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