(shū) — (bound form) to express (feelings, opinions); to vent

Definition

抒 (shū) is a bound form used only in compounds like 抒发, 抒情, 抒见 — it means 'to express or pour out' (feelings, views), with a literary flavor. It never stands alone as a verb.

bound form
(bound form) to express (feelings, opinions)to vent

Examples

  • Tā xǐ huan yòng shī gē lái shū fā nèi xīn de qíng gǎn.
    He likes to use poetry to express his inner feelings.
  • Zhè shǒu shū qíng shī xiě dé hěn měi.
    This lyric poem is beautifully written.
  • Tǎo lùn shí, dà jiā gè shū jǐ jiàn, qì fen hěn rè liè.
    During the discussion, everyone expressed their own views, and the atmosphere was lively.

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