Definition
颂 is a bound form (b.f.) meaning 'to praise' or 'a song/ode of praise'. It appears in compound words like 歌颂 ('to sing the praises of') and 颂扬 ('to extol'). Historically, 颂 also refers to the 'Hymns' section (sacrificial songs) in the Book of Songs (诗经), China's earliest poetry collection. You'll encounter 颂 in literary, political, and ceremonial contexts; it carries a formal, reverent tone.
b.f.
(bound form) to praiseto extol(bound form) a eulogyan odea song of praise
Examples
- 。Rénmín gē sòng zǔguó de fánróng.The people extol the prosperity of their motherland.
- 。Zhè bù sòng gē zànměi le yīngxióng de gōngjì.This ode praises the heroes' achievements.
- 颂。Zài xìn zhōng tā biǎoshì le duì péngyou de zhù sòng.In the letter he expressed good wishes to his friend.
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