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How do you say "rhythm" in Chinese?
节奏
jié zòu
In Chinese, "rhythm" is 节奏 (jié zòu).
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Pronunciation
This one reads "jié zòu" with second tone, then fourth tone; picture your pitch rising sharply, the way your voice lifts when you ask "what?"; then the next syllable is snapping downward fast.
Writing and usage
节奏 is written using hanzi. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.
Example sentence
舞者们随着节奏移动。
wǔ zhě men suí zhe jié zòu yí dòng 。
The dancers moved to the rhythm.
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How to remember 节奏
Try connecting the exact scene of when the dancers moved to the rhythm with "jié zòu" — it's a fast route to rhythm.
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Questions about 节奏
How do you pronounce 节奏?
This one reads "jié zòu" with second tone, then fourth tone; picture your pitch rising sharply, the way your voice lifts when you ask "what?"; then the next syllable is snapping downward fast.
Is 节奏 formal or casual?
节奏 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is 节奏 used in Chinese?
节奏 is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: 舞者们随着节奏移动。 (The dancers moved to the rhythm.).
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