抒情

shū qíng

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to express emotion
2. lyric

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 叙述 xù shù 叙述 xù shù to relate (a story or information) 叙述 focuses on narrating events, while 抒情 emphasizes expressing emotions.: to relate (a story or information)

Related words

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• 抒情诗 shū qíng shī 抒情诗 shū qíng shī lyric poetry 抒情诗 is a lyric poem, directly derived from 抒情.: lyric poetry
• 情感 qíng gǎn 情感 qíng gǎn feeling 情感 means 'emotion', the object of 抒情.: feeling

Synonyms

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• 抒发 shū fā 抒发 shū fā to express (an emotion) When referring to expressing one's feelings in a general sense.: to express (an emotion)

Usage notes

Collocations

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).

Common mistakes

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

Words Containing 抒情

• 抒情诗 抒情诗 shū qíng shī: lyric poetry

Child Words of 抒情

• 情 情 qíng: feeling