Definition
咏 is a bound form (cannot stand alone) meaning 'to chant, recite, or express in a poetic, singing manner'. It appears as part of compounds like 歌咏 (sing/chant), 吟咏 (recite), and 咏叹调 (aria). You'll encounter it in literary, musical, and artistic contexts.
b.f.
(bound form) to chantto recite poetically
Examples
- 咏。Tā xǐhuan gēyǒng gǔdiǎn shīgē.He likes to chant classical poems.
- 。Nà wèi shīrén zhèngzài yínyǒng zìjǐ de xīnzuò.That poet is reciting his new work in poetic form.
- 。Zhè shǒu yǒngtàndiào fēicháng gǎnrén.This aria is very moving.
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