颂词 (sòng cí) — (formal) words of praise or tribute delivered at a ceremony; eulogy; ode
Definition
A formal speech or written piece praising someone or something, often read at a ceremony. Used for both living honorees (award speeches) and the deceased (eulogies), as well as ceremonial odes.
noun
(formal) words of praise or tribute delivered at a ceremonyeulogyode
Examples
- ，颂词。Zài bān jiǎng diǎn lǐ shàng, tā xuān dú le yì piān rè qíng yáng yì de sòng cí.At the award ceremony, he read a passionate eulogy.
- ，颂词，。Zhuī dào huì shàng, péng you zhì le jiǎn duǎn de sòng cí, zhuī yì tā de shàn liáng.At the memorial service, a friend gave a brief eulogy, recalling her kindness.
- 颂词，。Zhè piān gǔ fēng sòng cí xiě dé hěn yōu měi, chōng mǎn le duì yīng xióng de jìng yì.This ancient-style ode is beautifully written, full of respect for the hero.
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