歈 (yú) - Song, ballad & to sing

歈Tone 2

yú ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

咏与

歈 · yú

Song, ballad;

to sing;

ancient term for a type of song or poem.

Song, balladto singancient term for a type of song or

Usage highlights

Wu songBa songChu songYue songfolk songancient ballad

Synonyms

  • 歌— song
  • 曲— tune, melody
  • 谣— ballad, folk song

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He composed a folk ballad (吴歈).
  • The ancient song style (巴歈) originated in the Ba region.
  • They performed a Chu song (楚歈) at the festival.
  • The poet wrote in the style of Yue songs (越歈).

Collocations

  • Wu song(吴歈)
  • Ba song(巴歈)
  • Chu song(楚歈)
  • Yue song(越歈)
  • folk song(民歈)
  • ancient ballad(古歈)

Idioms

  • Songs of Wu and dances of Chu(吴歈楚舞)
  • The songs of Ba and the dances of Yu(巴歈渝舞)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 歈 appears in classical Chinese texts referring to regional songs and ballads from ancient states like Wu, Chu, and Ba.
  • The character is primarily used in literary and historical contexts rather than modern vernacular.
  • It reflects the rich tradition of regional music and poetry in ancient China.

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