詩 (shī) - Poetry — literary composition in verse form & poem
詩 · shī
Poetry — literary composition in verse form;
poem;
poetic works;
classical Chinese poetry.
Poetry — literary composition in verse formpoempoetic works
Usage highlights
PoetryPoetPoemClassical poetryModern poetryPoetry collection
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He writes beautiful poetry (诗歌).
- This is a Tang dynasty poem (唐诗).
- She recited a classical poem (古诗).
- Modern poetry often breaks traditional forms (现代诗).
Collocations
- Poetry(诗歌)
- Poet(诗人)
- Poem(诗歌)
- Classical poetry(古诗)
- Modern poetry(现代诗)
- Poetry collection(诗集)
Idioms
- Poetry and etiquette(诗礼)
- Poetry and wine(诗酒)
- Poetry and painting(诗画)
- Poetic inspiration(诗兴)
- Poetry society(诗社)
- Poetic talent(诗才)
Cultural background
FAQ- Poetry has been central to Chinese culture for over 2,500 years, with the Classic of Poetry (诗经) being one of the Five Classics.
- During the Tang dynasty, poetry reached its golden age with masters like Li Bai and Du Fu.
- Traditional Chinese poetry follows strict tonal patterns and rhyme schemes.
- Poetry was an essential skill for scholars in imperial examinations and social gatherings.