诵读 (sòng dú) — to read aloud (with rhythm or expression, often classical texts or poetry)

Definition

诵读 means to read or recite aloud with rhythm and expression, typically classical poetry or texts — more formal and performative than simply 朗读.

verb
to read aloud (with rhythm or expression, often classical texts or poetry)

Examples

  • 诵读
    Lǎo shī ràng xué shēng men yì qǐ sòng dú kè wén.
    The teacher had the students read the lesson aloud together.
  • 诵读
    Tā měi tiān zǎo chén dōu huì sòng dú gǔ shī.
    Every morning he chants ancient poems.
  • 诵读
    Zhè shǒu cí shì hé màn màn sòng dú.
    This Ci poem is suitable for slow recitation.

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