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Jyutpingcoeng4 dyun2 geoi3
Yalechèuhng dyún geui
Definition
A classical Chinese poetic form characterized by lines of unequal length, typically referring to ci poetry.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the poetic form known as ci, characterized by lines of varying lengths. It is a literary term rarely used in casual daily conversation, usually appearing in academic or cultural contexts. Unlike standard modern prose, it follows strict tonal patterns and rhyme schemes.
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He really likes studying ci poetry.
This piece of ci poetry is written with great emotion.
Related words
Common phrases
to compose ci poetry
to appreciate ci poetry
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with literal long and short sentences in speech, as the term is a specific label for a classical literary genre.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
