jī​jié

to beat time

  • created sense approved 击节/擊節 · jī​jié · to beat time — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    击节 / 擊節

    jī​jié

    to beat time

    To beat time to a piece of music (originally by striking a bamboo instrument)

    jí​jié

    击 (literal) → 击/擊 · jī · to strike 节 (literal) → 节/節 · jié · rhythm

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  • created sense approved 击节/擊節 · jī​jié · to encourage integrity — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    击节 / 擊節

    jī​jié

    to encourage integrity

    (literary) To encourage or foster high moral character and integrity.

    jí​jié

    击 (literal) → 击/擊 · jī · to strike 节 (literal) → 节/節 · jié · integrity

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  • created sense approved 击节/擊節 · jī​jié · to express admiration — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    击节 / 擊節

    jī​jié

    to express admiration

    To express high appreciation or praise for literature or performance, figuratively derived from beating time to music

    jí​jié

    击 (literal) → 击/擊 · jī · to strike 节 (literal) → 节/節 · jié · rhythm

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