English–Chinese
“poetry” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinshī gē
Example
学校举办了诗歌比赛。xué xiào jǔ bàn le shī gē bǐ sài
The school held a poetry competition.
How to say “poetry” in Chinese
“Poetry” in Chinese is 诗歌 (shī gē).
Language shaped by rhythm and sound to express thought or feeling, whether spoken as a poem or carried by a song.
Example sentences with 诗歌
她喜欢读古典诗歌。tā xǐ huān dú gú diǎn shī gē
She likes to read classical poetry.
Tips for using 诗歌
- In conversational Chinese, 诗歌 (shīgē, "poetry") usually sounds more formal than ordinary talk, but it is natural in discussions of literature, performances, and school activities.