頓挫抑揚 dùn cuò yì yáng

cadence; modulation

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. cadence
  2. 2. modulation

Characters

Character Meaning
頓 dùn
measure word for meals, blows; to pause
挫 cuò HSK 6
to dampen; to repress; to oppress
抑 yì HSK 6
to restrain; to restrict; to keep down
揚 yáng
to raise; to hoist; to flutter