qián​zòu

prelude

  • created reference approved 前奏 → 前奏曲 (abbreviation) — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    前奏 qián​zòu

    前奏曲 qián​zòu​qǔ

    abbreviation

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  • created sense approved 前奏 · qián​zòu · prelude — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    前奏

    qián​zòu

    prelude

    The musical introduction to a performance or song (abbreviation for [[前奏曲|前奏曲|qian2 zou4 qu3]]); a sign or event that comes before something more important; a harbinger or beginning.

    前 (literal) → 前 · qián · before 奏 (literal) → 奏 · zòu · to play music

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  • created sense approved 前奏 · qián​zòu · earlier petition — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    前奏

    qián​zòu

    earlier petition

    (archaic) A memorial or petition previously submitted to the emperor.

    前 (literal) → 前 · qián · before 奏 (literal) → 奏 · zòu · to memorialize

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