verse in Chinese
verse in Chinese is 行, 韻文 — verse means writing arranged with rhythm and often rhyme, as in poetry.
verse in Chinese
行
Pronounced: háng
A poetic form with regular meter and a fixed rhyme scheme.
韻文
Pronounced: yùn wén
One of several similar units of a song, consisting of several lines, generally rhymed.
What does "verse" mean?
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noun Writing arranged with rhythm and often rhyme, as in poetry.
"He wrote the wedding toast in verse rather than plain prose."
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noun One repeated section of a song's lyrics, distinct from the chorus.
"The second verse tells the story from the other person's point of view."
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noun A single numbered line or short section of a religious text such as the Bible or Quran.
"She quoted a verse from the Book of Psalms at the funeral."
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verse in a sentence
- He wrote the wedding toast in verse rather than plain prose.
- The old ballad was passed down for generations in rhyming verse.
- The second verse tells the story from the other person's point of view.
- She quoted a verse from the Book of Psalms at the funeral.
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What is "verse" in Chinese?
"verse" in Chinese is 行, 韻文. verse means: Writing arranged with rhythm and often rhyme, as in poetry.
How do you pronounce 行?
"verse" in Chinese is 行, pronounced "háng".
How do you use "verse" in a sentence?
Example: "He wrote the wedding toast in verse rather than plain prose." In Chinese, "verse" is 行, 韻文.
Are there other ways to say "verse" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "verse": 行, 韻文.
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