绕梁三日 — “Reverberating around the beams for three days”
绕梁三日 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes music or singing that is exceptionally melodious and captivating, so much so that its echoes seem to linger and reverberate for a long time, leaving a profound and lasting impression”. Literally, “reverberating around the beams for three days”.
绕梁三日 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- 绕rào
- 梁liáng
- 三sān
- 日rì
绕梁三日 Character Breakdown
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Origin and Story of 绕梁三日
Legend has it that in ancient times, a skilled singer named Han E was passing through the state of Qi. Having run out of money, she had no choice but to sing for a living at Yongmen. Her voice was clear, mellow, and wonderfully captivating. Many people came to her inn, requesting an encore.
Moved by their sincerity, Han E sang once more. For two or three days afterward, people still felt the lingering echoes of her song, as if it was still reverberating and drifting among the rafters of the house.
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Questions about 绕梁三日
- What does 绕梁三日 mean?
- 绕梁三日 (rào liáng sān rì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes music or singing that is exceptionally melodious and captivating, so much so that its echoes seem to linger and reverberate for a long time, leaving a profound and lasting impression”.
- How do you pronounce 绕梁三日?
- 绕梁三日 is pronounced rào liáng sān rì in Mandarin Chinese.
- What does 绕梁三日 literally mean?
- Literally, 绕梁三日 means “reverberating around the beams for three days”. It is used to mean “describes music or singing that is exceptionally melodious and captivating, so much so that its echoes seem to linger and reverberate for a long time, leaving a profound and lasting impression”.
- Where does 绕梁三日 come from?
- 绕梁三日 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
- What is the Chinese definition of 绕梁三日?
- 形容音乐高昂激荡，虽过了很长时间，好像仍在回响。