🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

口语诗歌

Pronunciation / Transliteration: kǒuyǔ shīgē

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Spoken Poetry/ˈspoʊ.kən ˈpoʊ.ə.tri/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"在活动中,几位艺术家展示了他们的口语诗歌。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A form of poetry that is performed aloud, often emphasizing rhythm, emotion, and the spoken word.

    "At the open mic night, several artists showcased their spoken poetry, captivating the audience with their powerful delivery."
  2. 2

    A genre of poetry that focuses on the oral presentation and performance aspects rather than written text.

    "Spoken poetry has gained popularity in recent years, with many poets using it as a means to address social issues."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'spoken poetry' combines 'spoken', derived from Old English 'specan', meaning to speak, and 'poetry', from the Greek 'poiesis', meaning to create. The evolution reflects a shift from written to oral forms of poetic expression, emphasizing performance and auditory experience.

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