抒情 (shū qíng) Free Chinese Dictionary

Definitions

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to relate (a story or information)

叙述 focuses on narrating events, while 抒情 emphasizes expressing emotions.

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lyric poetry

抒情诗 is a lyric poem, directly derived from 抒情.

feeling

情感 means 'emotion', the object of 抒情.

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to express (an emotion)

When referring to expressing one's feelings in a general sense.

Often used with 诗歌 (poetry) or 方式 (manner), as in 抒情诗歌 (lyric poetry) or 抒情方式 (lyrical expression).

Do not confuse with 叙事 (xù shì, narrative). 抒情 is about expressing feelings, while 叙事 is about telling a story.

lyric poetry