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The character 诵 (traditional: 誦) is a phono-semantic compound. Its left component, the speech radical 讠 (simplified) or 言 (traditional), indicates a meaning related to verbal expression. The right component, 甬, primarily provides the phonetic value, though some analyses suggest it may also imply a sense of continuous flow, reflecting the sustained nature of recitation. The core meaning of 诵 is to read aloud, chant, or recite from memory, often in a rhythmic manner associated with studying classical texts or poetry. This sense applies to contexts such as educational recitation, religious chanting, or cadenced reading.
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他正在背诵课文。
她每天清晨都会诵经。
学生们大声诵读了这首诗。
为了考试，他反复诵记这些公式。
这首古老的民谣仍在民间传诵。
他用富有感情的声音诵出了心中的哀思。
她喜欢一边在花园散步，一边轻声诵诗。
这部史诗被一代代人传诵，成为了民族的记忆。