格律 (gé lǜ) — metrical and tonal rules for classical Chinese poetry; versification
Definition
The metrical and tonal rules that govern classical Chinese poetry (e.g. Tang regulated verse 宋词). A technical term for versification — not everyday vocabulary.
noun
metrical and tonal rules for classical Chinese poetryversification
Examples
- 格律。Xué xí gǔ diǎn shī gē shǒu xiān yào zhǎng wò gé lǜ.To study classical poetry, you must first master the metrical rules.
- 格律，。Zhè shǒu shī yán gé zūn xún le gé lǜ, dú qǐ lái hěn yǒu jié zòu gǎn.This poem strictly follows the versification rules, giving it a strong rhythmic feel.
- 格律。Yǒu xiē xiàn dài shī rén cháng shì tū pò chuán tǒng gé lǜ de shù fù.Some modern poets try to break free from the constraints of traditional metrical rules.
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