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ci

/saɪ/

Meanings
noun
One of the Classical Chinese poetry forms

Examples :

"My Chinese literature class is studying the ci, a type of lyrical poetry that flourished during the Song Dynasty. "
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Related Words

Illustration poetry

poetry noun

/ˈpəʊɪtɹi/ /ˈpoʊətɹi/

Literature composed in verse or language exhibiting conscious attention to patterns and rhythm.

"My favorite poetry book contains poems about the beauty of nature. "

Illustration classical

classical noun

/ˈklæsɪkl̩/

One that is classical in some way; for example, a classical economist.

"Professor Smith is a classical economist, specializing in theories of supply and demand. "

Illustration type

type noun

/taɪp/

A grouping based on shared characteristics; a class.

"This type of plane can handle rough weather more easily than that type of plane."

Illustration lyrical

lyrical adjective

/ˈlɪrɪkəl/

Appropriate for or suggestive of singing.

"The poem about her grandmother's flower garden was so lyrical that it sounded like a beautiful song. "

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that noun

/ˈðæt/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈðɛt/

Something being indicated that is there; one of those.

"My sister brought several books to the library, and that one is about dinosaurs. "

Illustration dynasty

dynasty noun

/ˈdɪnəsti/ /ˈdaɪnəsti/

A series of rulers or dynasts from one family.

"The Zhou dynasty ruled China for hundreds of years. "

Illustration flourished

flourished verb

/ˈflʌrɪʃt/ /ˈflɜːrɪʃt/

To thrive or grow well.

"The barley flourished in the warm weather."

Illustration studying

studying verb

/ˈstʌdiːɪŋ/

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

"I need to study my biology notes."

Illustration class

class noun

/klas/ /kleəs/

A group, collection, category or set sharing characteristics or attributes.

"Often used to imply membership of a large class."

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forms noun

/fɔːmz/ /fɔɹmz/

(heading, physical) To do with shape.

"The art class explored different geometric forms. "

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literature noun

/ˈlɪ.tə.ɹɪ.tʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɪ.tɚ.tʃɚ/

The body of all written works.

"The school library's literature collection includes novels, poems, and short stories. "

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during verb

/ˈdjɔː.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈdʒɔːɹɪŋ/ /ˈd(j)ʊɚ.ɪŋ/

To last, continue, endure.

"The storm during all night. "