English–Chinese
“rhythm” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinjié zòu
Example
这首歌的节奏很舒服。zhè shǒu gē de jié zòu hěn shū fú
The rhythm of this song is very pleasant.
How to say “rhythm” in Chinese
“Rhythm” in Chinese is 节奏 (jié zòu).
A regular pattern of beats or actions that gives sound, movement, or activity its timing.
Example sentences with 节奏
开始时他跟不上节奏，后来才跟上。kāi shǐ shí tā gēn bú shàng jié zòu hòu lái cái gēn shàng
At first, he could not keep up with the rhythm, but later he caught up.
Tips for using 节奏
- Chinese readily describes a song's rhythm as 舒服 (shūfu, "comfortable"), linking musical timing with physical ease in a way that sounds less usual in English.