Definitions

sòng (verb) to praise; to extol
sòng (noun) ode; eulogy

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound. Simplified form of .

Semantic: Phonetic:

About

The character 颂, formed by the phonetic element 公 and the semantic component 页 which represents the head, originally carried connotations of physical appearance and ceremonial demeanor. In early Chinese literature, it designated a genre of ritual poetry within the Classic of Poetry, where these odes served to honor and extol ancestral figures and virtuous deeds. Subsequently, the term broadened in application to denote any form of laudatory expression, from formal eulogies to general acts of acclaim, while its structural composition has persisted without alteration, reflecting its enduring link to concepts of public recognition and honor.

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Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)
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Seal Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)
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Clerical Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD)
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Example Sentences Hide

我们歌英雄。

wǒ men gē sòng yīng xióng.

We sing praises to heroes.

这首诗扬了祖国的伟大。

zhè shǒu shī sòng yáng le zǔ guó de wěi dà.

This poem extols the greatness of the motherland.

群众高声唱爱国歌曲。

qún zhòng gāo shēng sòng chàng ài guó gē qǔ.

The crowd loudly sang patriotic songs.

他在纪念碑前朗诵词。

tā zài jì niàn bēi qián lǎng sòng sòng cí.

He recited a eulogy in front of the monument.

这部纪录片赞了平凡劳动者的贡献。

zhè bù jì lù piàn sòng zàn le píng fán láo dòng zhě de gòng xiàn.

This documentary praises the contributions of ordinary workers.

古老的史诗传着先民的事迹。

gǔ lǎo de shǐ shī sòng chuán zhe xiān mín de shì jì.

The ancient epic celebrates and passes down the deeds of the ancestors.

他的演讲赞了人类合作的精神。

tā de yǎn jiǎng sòng zàn le rén lèi hé zuò de jīng shén.

His speech praised the spirit of human cooperation.

艺术家通过作品咏生命的美好与坚韧。

yì shù jiā tōng guò zuò pǐn sòng yǒng shēng mìng de měi hǎo yǔ jiān rèn.

The artist celebrates the beauty and resilience of life through his work.