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Definition
Rhythm, meter, or cadence in music or poetry.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the aesthetic or structural flow of sound in artistic works. It is rarely used in casual conversation to describe the beat of pop music, where 節奏 is the standard choice. Use this term when discussing the formal qualities of poetry, classical compositions, or literary prose.
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The rhythm of this poem is very beautiful.
What do you think of the rhythm of this song?
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Common phrases
sense of rhythm
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe the tempo or beat of a song in everyday speech, as it sounds overly formal or academic. For general musical timing, 節奏 is the natural and expected word.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
