遏密八音 — “All musical instruments fall silent”
遏密八音 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “All musical instruments fall silent”. And music ceases, creating a solemn and hushed atmosphere. This idiom traditionally describes a period of mourning, especially for a prominent figure. Literally, “Silence the eight instruments”.
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What does 遏密八音 mean?
遏密八音 (è mì bā yīn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “All musical instruments fall silent”.
How do you pronounce 遏密八音?
遏密八音 is pronounced è mì bā yīn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 遏密八音 literally mean?
Literally, 遏密八音 means “Silence the eight instruments”. It is used to mean “All musical instruments fall silent”.
What is the Chinese definition of 遏密八音?
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。