节奏 (jié zòu) — rhythm; tempo; pace (of life, work, music, etc.)

Definition

节奏 means 'rhythm' in music or 'pace' in life/work — more vivid and rhythmic than 速度 (pure speed) and broader than 步伐 (literal walking steps).

noun

rhythmtempopace (of life, work, music, etc.)

Measure word · 种

节奏。
Zhè shǒu gē de jié zòu fēi cháng kuài.
The rhythm of this song is very fast.
节奏。
Tā tiào wǔ de shí hou zǒng shì gēn bú shàng jié zòu.
When he dances, he always can't keep up with the rhythm.
节奏。
Xiàn dài rén de jié zòu yuè lái yuè kuài le.
Modern people's pace of life is getting faster and faster.

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