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Expressing 'melodious' with 悠扬 (yōuyáng)
Description & Modification
Structure
悠扬 + 的 + Noun
Explanation
The adjective 悠扬 (yōuyáng) means 'melodious,' 'sweet-sounding,' or 'carried far on the breeze.' It describes sounds—especially music or singing—that are pleasant, flowing, and seem to drift through the air. It is a common descriptor in literary Chinese and everyday speech alike.
Examples
远处传来一阵悠扬的笛声。
Yuǎnchù chuánlái yī zhèn yōuyáng de díshēng.
The melodious sound of a flute came from the distance.
悠扬的音乐让人心情格外平静。
Yōuyáng de yīnyuè ràng rén xīnqíng géwài píngjìng.
The melodious music made people feel especially calm.
教堂的钟声悠扬地回荡在小镇上空。
Jiàotáng de zhōngshēng yōuyáng de huídàng zài xiǎozhèn shàngkōng.
The church bells echoed melodiously over the small town.