







一倡三叹 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes music”. Poetry, or literature that is beautiful, profound, and deeply moving, leaving a lasting impression and eliciting admiration. Literally, “one sings, three sigh/admire”.

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Open the tool →一倡三叹 (yī chàng sān tàn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes music”.
一倡三叹 is pronounced yī chàng sān tàn in Mandarin Chinese.
Literally, 一倡三叹 means “one sings, three sigh/admire”. It is used to mean “describes music”.
指一人歌唱,三人相和。后多用以形容音乐、诗文优美,富有余味,令人赞赏不己。倡,亦作“唱”。