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The character "韵", whose traditional form is "韻", originates from the concept of sound and harmony, constructed from the semantic component "音" meaning sound, combined with the phonetic component "匀" which also contributes a sense of evenness and balance. Historically, its core meaning pertained to agreeable and resonant sound, particularly the pleasing cadence found in poetry and music, extending to the structured tonal patterns that define classical Chinese verse. Over time, its application broadened beyond the auditory realm to encompass an ineffable quality of grace, distinctive style, or resonant charm inherent in various arts, from calligraphy and painting to personal demeanor, thus evolving from a technical term for musical and poetic meter to an abstract aesthetic principle capturing the enduring spirit or resonant beauty of an object or performance.
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这首诗很有韵律。
她的声音很有韵味。
我喜欢这首歌曲的韵律。
这首诗押错了韵。
他说话带着一种独特的韵致。
古典音乐的韵律能让人心情平静。
他的散文追求一种自然天成的韵味。
这幅水墨画，墨色淋漓，气韵生动。