一吟一咏 — “To compose and recite poetry”
一吟一咏 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to compose and recite poetry”. To engage in literary creation. Literally, “One chant, one sing”.
一吟一咏 Pronunciation and Pinyin
一吟一咏 Character Breakdown
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Origin and Story of 一吟一咏
During the Jin Dynasty, Sun Chuo and Xu Xun, both renowned literary figures, went together to a temple. The monk Zhi Dun warmly received them and engaged them in a discussion about literature.
He asked Sun Chuo and Xu Xun who was more accomplished. Sun Chuo replied, "For profound sentiment and lofty aspirations, I have long been convinced, but when it comes to composing and reciting poetry, Xu Xun would make me turn to face north (as a student acknowledging a teacher's superiority)."
The three men burst into hearty laughter.
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Open the tool →Questions about 一吟一咏
What does 一吟一咏 mean?
一吟一咏 (yī yín yī yǒng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to compose and recite poetry”.
How do you pronounce 一吟一咏?
一吟一咏 is pronounced yī yín yī yǒng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 一吟一咏 literally mean?
Literally, 一吟一咏 means “one chant, one sing”. It is used to mean “to compose and recite poetry”.
Where does 一吟一咏 come from?
一吟一咏 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 一吟一咏?
指吟诗作赋。