(sòng) — (bound form) to praise; to extol; (bound form) a eulogy; an ode; a song of praise

Definition

颂 (sòng) is a bound literary root meaning 'praise / ode' — it does not stand alone. Use it as part of compounds like 颂歌 ('ode'), 歌颂 ('to extol'), or 祝颂 ('to convey good wishes').

bound form
(bound form) to praiseto extol(bound form) a eulogyan odea song of praise

Examples

  • Rén mín gē sòng zǔ guó de fán róng.
    The people extol the prosperity of their motherland.
  • Zhè bù sòng gē zàn měi le yīng xióng de gōng jì.
    This ode praises the heroes' achievements.
  • Zài xìn zhōng tā biǎo shì le duì péng you de zhù sòng.
    In the letter he expressed good wishes to his friend.

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