颂 (sòng) — (bound form) to praise; to extol; (bound form) a eulogy; an ode; a song of praise
Definition
颂 (sòng) is a bound literary root meaning 'praise / ode' — it does not stand alone. Use it as part of compounds like 颂歌 ('ode'), 歌颂 ('to extol'), or 祝颂 ('to convey good wishes').
bound form
(bound form) to praiseto extol(bound form) a eulogyan odea song of praise
Examples
- 。Rén mín gē sòng zǔ guó de fán róng.The people extol the prosperity of their motherland.
- 。Zhè bù sòng gē zàn měi le yīng xióng de gōng jì.This ode praises the heroes' achievements.
- 颂。Zài xìn zhōng tā biǎo shì le duì péng you de zhù sòng.In the letter he expressed good wishes to his friend.
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