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沉郁顿挫 — “Refers to a style of writing or artistic expression that is profound”

沉郁顿挫 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to a style of writing or artistic expression that is profound”. Rich in implied meaning, and characterized by a powerful yet controlled rhythm with deliberate pauses and shifts.

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沉郁顿挫 Pronunciation and Pinyin

沉郁顿挫 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
沉
chén7sink, submerge, deep, calm
郁
yù9lush, fragrant, or gloomy
顿
dùn10pause, suddenly, arrange, meal
挫
cuò10frustrate or setback

Example Sentence with 沉郁顿挫

这位作家的小说语言沉郁顿挫,充满了对人生的深刻思考,读来令人回味无穷
The language in this author's novel is profound and forceful with deliberate pauses and turns, filled with deep reflections on life, leaving readers with endless contemplation.

Idioms Related to 沉郁顿挫

Synonyms of 沉郁顿挫

  • yì抑yáng扬dùn顿cuò挫rhythmic modulation of tone and pace

More idioms starting with 沉

  • chén沉bù不zhù住qì气unable to keep one's composure
  • chén沉yuān冤mò莫bái白deep injustice remains unredressed
  • chén沉yuān冤mò莫xuě雪grievous injustice that cannot be redressed
  • chén沉jǐ几guān观biàn变Calmly observe subtle changes
  • chén沉bó博jué绝lì丽profound, vast, and exquisite writing
  • chén沉hòu厚guǎ寡yán言Profound and taciturn
  • chén沉yín吟bù不jué决Ponder deeply, hesitate, unable to decide
  • chén沉yín吟bù不yǔ语pondering in silence
  • chén沉yín吟wèi未jué决Ponder and hesitate, unable to decide
  • chén沉yín吟zhāng章jù句Pondering literary works
  • chén沉shēng声jìng静qì气speaking in a low, calm voice
  • chén沉mì密guǎ寡yán言quiet and reserved

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Questions about 沉郁顿挫

What does 沉郁顿挫 mean?

沉郁顿挫 (chén yù dùn cuò) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to a style of writing or artistic expression that is profound”.

How do you pronounce 沉郁顿挫?

沉郁顿挫 is pronounced chén yù dùn cuò in Mandarin Chinese.

What is the Chinese definition of 沉郁顿挫?

郁:低沉郁积。指诗文的风格深沉蕴籍,语势有停顿转折。

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