Definitions

yùn (noun) rhyme; tone; melody
yùn (noun) charm; appeal

Etymology

Of equal  tone  also provides the pronunciation

About

The character 韵 (traditional form 韻) is a phono-semantic compound linking acoustics and aesthetics. Its semantic radical 音 on the left signifies sound or music. In the simplified form, the right component 匀 provides the phonetic element, replacing the traditional 員. Originally, its meaning was tied to linguistics and poetry, referring to rhymes and rhythmic patterns. This later expanded to include abstract qualities like personal charm, elegant demeanor, and the lingering aesthetic appeal found in art and literature.

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这首诗很有律。

Zhè shǒu shī hěn yǒu yùnlǜ.

This poem has a strong sense of rhythm.

她的声音很有味。

Tā de shēngyīn hěn yǒu yùnwèi.

Her voice has a charming quality.

我喜欢这首歌曲的律。

Wǒ xǐhuan zhè shǒu gēqǔ de yùnlǜ.

I like the rhythm of this song.

这首诗押错了

Zhè shǒu shī yā cuò le yùn.

This poem uses the wrong rhyme.

他说话带着一种独特的致。

Tā shuōhuà dàizhe yī zhǒng dútè de yùnzhì.

He speaks with a unique grace and charm.

古典音乐的律能让人心情平静。

Gǔdiǎn yīnyuè de yùnlǜ néng ràng rén xīnqíng píngjìng.

The rhythm of classical music can calm one's mood.

他的散文追求一种自然天成的味。

Tā de sǎnwén zhuīqiú yī zhǒng zìrán tiānchéng de yùnwèi.

His prose seeks a kind of natural and innate charm.

这幅水墨画,墨色淋漓,气生动。

Zhè fú shuǐmòhuà, mòsè línlí, qìyùn shēngdòng.

This ink wash painting has dripping wet ink and a vivid, lifelike spirit.