韵

韻

yùn

匀 + 音

Definitions

yùn (noun) rhyme; tone; melody

yùn (noun) charm; appeal

Etymology

Of equal 匀 tone 音; 匀 also provides the pronunciation

About

韵, the simplified form of 韻, is a phono-semantic compound combining the semantic component 音 'sound' with the phonetic 匀 'equal.' Replacing the traditional phonetic 員, 匀 gives the pronunciation while also suggesting balanced, harmonious tone. The character originally denoted rhyme, rhythm, and harmonious vowel sounds in poetry and linguistics. Over time, its meaning broadened to include abstract qualities such as charm, elegance, and aesthetic appeal in art and literature.

Etymology Hide

Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)

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Simplified Modern

Example Sentences Hide

这首诗很有韵律。

Zhè shǒu shī hěn yǒu yùnlǜ.

This poem has a strong sense of rhythm.

她的声音很有韵味。

Tā de shēngyīn hěn yǒu yùnwèi.

Her voice has a charming quality.

我喜欢这首歌曲的韵律。

Wǒ xǐhuan zhè shǒu gēqǔ de yùnlǜ.

I like the rhythm of this song.

这首诗押错了韵。

Zhè shǒu shī yā cuò le yùn.

This poem uses the wrong rhyme.

他说话带着一种独特的韵致。

Tā shuōhuà dàizhe yī zhǒng dútè de yùnzhì.

He speaks with a unique grace and charm.

古典音乐的韵律能让人心情平静。

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韵味。

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，气韵生动。

Zhè fú shuǐmòhuà, mòsè línlí, qìyùn shēngdòng.

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

Related Characters

Component: 匀

Component: 音

韵