讴 (ōu) - To sing & to chant
讴 · ōu
To sing;
to chant;
a folk song or ballad;
to praise in song.
To singto chanta folk song or ballad
Usage highlights
To sing praisesFolk songTo chant poetryTo eulogizeBallad singerTo sing of virtue
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He sang a folk song (讴歌).
- The villagers sang the praises of their hero (讴颂).
- She performed a beautiful melody (讴吟).
- The poet composed verses to celebrate the harvest (讴谣).
Collocations
- To sing praises(讴歌)
- Folk song(讴谣)
- To chant poetry(讴吟)
- To eulogize(讴颂)
- Ballad singer(讴者)
- To sing of virtue(讴德)
Idioms
- To sing the praises of(讴功颂德)
- Street songs and alley chants(街讴巷咏)
- To chant and sing(讴吟讴歌)
Cultural background
FAQ- Originally referred to folk songs and ballads, often expressing the lives and emotions of common people.
- In classical Chinese literature, '讴' was used for spontaneous singing or chanting, distinct from formal musical compositions.
- The character embodies the tradition of oral poetry and folk music in Chinese culture.