"poetry" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 诗歌
• 诗

Definition

诗歌是一种通过节奏、声音和精心选择的词语来表达情感、思想或画面的写作形式。它常常用很少的文字表达很多内容。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

谈论这种文学形式时，'poetry' 通常是不可数名词，如 'I love poetry.' 表示单独一首作品时，一般说 'poem'，不说 'a poetry'。常见搭配有 'write poetry', 'read poetry', 'poetry collection', 'poetry reading'。

Examples

She reads poetry before bed.

她睡前读**诗歌**。

My teacher asked us to write poetry in class.

老师让我们在课堂上写**诗歌**。

This book is full of beautiful poetry.

这本书里满是优美的**诗歌**。

I didn't get poetry in school, but now I really enjoy it.

我上学时不太懂**诗歌**，但现在我真的很喜欢。

His songs feel like poetry set to music.

他的歌像是配上音乐的**诗歌**。

To be honest, some modern poetry goes right over my head.

老实说，有些现代**诗歌**我完全看不懂。