天籁 (tiān lài) — sounds of nature (wind, water, birds, etc.); (in 天籁之音) heavenly music; sublime sound

Definition

Literary word for the 'sounds of nature' — wind, water, birds — often used as a set phrase 天籁之音 ('heavenly music') to praise music or voices that feel pure and natural.

noun
sounds of nature (wind, water, birds, etc.)(in 天籁之音) heavenly musicsublime sound

Examples

  • 天籁
    Qīng chén de shān lín lǐ, tiān lài ràng rén xīn kuàng shén yí.
    In the early morning forest, the sounds of nature are refreshing and relaxing.
  • 天籁
    Zhè shǒu gāng qín qǔ rú tiān lài zhī yīn, lìng rén táo zuì.
    This piano piece is like heavenly music, intoxicating the listener.
  • 天籁
    Tā xǐ huan zài hú biān jìng zuò, líng tīng tiān lài.
    He likes to sit quietly by the lake and listen to the sounds of nature.
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