对联

duì lián

CL 副 fù

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Rare

Definitions

1. rhyming couplet
2. pair of lines of verse written vertically down the sides of a doorway

Word relationships

Register variants

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• 对子 duì zi 对子 duì zi pair of antithetical phrases colloquial term for couplet: pair of antithetical phrases

Related words

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• 春联 chūn lián 春联 chūn lián Spring Festival couplet (the first line of which is pasted on the right side of a doorway at New Year, and the second on the left side) specifically refers to couplets used during Chinese New Year: Spring Festival couplet (the first line of which is pasted on the right side of a doorway at New Year, and the second on the left side)
• 门联 mén lián 门联 mén lián couplet (hung on each side of the door frame) couplets pasted on doors: couplet (hung on each side of the door frame)

Usage notes

Collocations

Common verb collocation: 贴对联 (paste couplets).

Cultural notes

Traditionally displayed during Chinese New Year and on special occasions, with the first line on the right and second on the left.

Example Sentences

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春节时，家家户户都贴 对联 。

During the Spring Festival, every household pastes couplets.

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Child Words of 对联

• 对 对 duì: right; correct
• 联 联 lián: to ally