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The Chinese word 节奏 is formed by combining the character 节, which originally refers to joints or segments and conveys the idea of regularity or intervals, with the character 奏, which means to play music or perform; together, 节 provides the concept of measured beats or divisions, and 奏 adds the aspect of musical execution, thus creating a compound that denotes rhythm or tempo.

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这个音乐的节奏很快。

Zhège yīnyuè de jiézòu hěn kuài.

The rhythm of this music is very fast.

他的生活节奏比我的快多了。

Tā de shēnghuó jiézòu bǐ wǒ de kuài duō le.

The pace of his life is much faster than mine.

她跳舞时完全跟上了音乐的节奏。

Tā tiàowǔ shí wánquán gēnshàngle yīnyuè de jiézòu.

She completely kept up with the rhythm of the music while dancing.

掌握工作节奏有助于提高效率。

Zhǎngwò gōngzuò jiézòu yǒuzhù yú tígāo xiàolǜ.

Mastering the pace of work helps improve efficiency.

城市生活的快节奏让人倍感压力，但也充满机遇。

Chéngshì shēnghuó de kuài jiézòu ràng rén bèi gǎn yālì, dàn yě chōngmǎn jīyù.

The fast pace of city life makes people feel stressed, but it is also full of opportunities.

Word Definition - 节奏

jié zòu rhythm; tempo; musical pulse; cadence; beat

Individual Character Details

节 jiē, jié
奏 zòu