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🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

口头诗歌

Pronunciation / Transliteration: kǒutóu shīgē

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Oral poetry/ˈɔːr.əl ˈpoʊ.ə.tri/
nounCEFR C1 (Advanced)Top #14500 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"口头诗歌在许多文化中占有重要地位。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A form of poetry that is composed and transmitted orally, often characterized by its rhythmic and mnemonic qualities.

    "The storyteller captivated the audience with his oral poetry, weaving tales of ancient heroes."
  2. 2

    Poetic works that are performed aloud, emphasizing the auditory experience over the written form.

    "In many cultures, oral poetry serves as a means of preserving history and cultural identity."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'oralis' (pertaining to the mouth, from os 'mouth') combined with 'poetry', originating from the Greek 'poiēsis' (making, creation). The concept refers to the ancient, pre-literate tradition of composing and transmitting artistic verse purely through spoken performance and memory.

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