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Chuci verse

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Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

Chinese poetry associated with the “Songs of Chu,” rich in myth and ritual imagery.

Detailed Definition
Chuci verse refers to the poetic style of the ancient Chinese “Songs of Chu” (c. 3rd century BCE), characterized by irregular line lengths, shamanistic imagery, emotional intensity, and the use of the “xi” (兮) particle as a rhythmic caesura; it contrasts with the formal restraint of the “Shijing,” favoring personal lament, mythic journey, and ornate diction.
Example
Example in poetry:
Verses written in the style of Chuci, classical Chinese poem collection; Use of melancholy, length, and lament in layered strophes; Refrains invoking spirits as in Qu Yuan; Long rhythmic couplets imitating Li Sao.
Additional Notes
Chuci verse|The poetry of the 'Songs of Chu' (or Songs of the South), a classical collection of Chinese poetry, distinct from the Shijing; known for its shamanistic themes, passion, and unique meter.
Also Known As
Song of Chu Chu Ci style ancient Chinese elegy Han-era lyrical verse Ancient Chinese (Shijing, Chuci) Ancient Chinese
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