created sense approved 衬字/襯字 · chènzì · to fill out a metrical pattern — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
衬字 / 襯字
chènzì
to fill out a metrical pattern
To add syllables to a poem (such as [[词|詞|ci2]]) or song beyond the standard metrical requirements
衬, 字
衬 (literal) → 衬/襯 · chèn · to set off 字 (literal) → 字 · zì · character
Changed: simplified, traditional, gloss, definition, pinyin, variant pinyin, variants, separable parts, decomposition
created sense approved 衬字/襯字 · chènzì · filler syllables — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
衬字 / 襯字
chènzì
filler syllables
Extra syllables added to a song, poem, or operatic aria to balance rhythm or convey specific tone
衬 (literal) → 衬/襯 · chèn · to set off 字 (literal) → 字 · zì · character
Changed: simplified, traditional, gloss, definition, pinyin, variant pinyin, variants, separable parts, decomposition