八音遏密 — “All music ceases and a profound silence falls”
八音遏密 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “All music ceases and a profound silence falls”. Symbolizing solemn mourning, especially for the passing of a highly respected or prominent figure. Literally, “All musical instruments cease, creating silence”.
八音遏密 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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What does 八音遏密 mean?
八音遏密 (bā yīn è mì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “All music ceases and a profound silence falls”.
How do you pronounce 八音遏密?
八音遏密 is pronounced bā yīn è mì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 八音遏密 literally mean?
Literally, 八音遏密 means “All musical instruments cease, creating silence”. It is used to mean “All music ceases and a profound silence falls”.
What is the Chinese definition of 八音遏密?
遏：阻止；密：寂静。各种乐器停止演奏，乐声寂静。旧指皇帝死后停乐举哀。后也用以形容国家元首之死。