宋韵

宋韻

Sòngyùn

noun #36,083

Meanings

1 Song-dynasty aesthetic
2 the cultural flavor and refinement of the Song era
3 Song-style charm

Characters

Song dynasty (960-1279)

rhyme, charm, lingering flavor

Examples

杭州处处都有宋韵。

Hángzhōu chùchù dōu yǒu Sòngyùn.

Hangzhou is steeped in Song-dynasty aesthetic everywhere you go.

这幅画很有宋韵。

Zhè fú huà hěn yǒu Sòngyùn.

This painting has a strong Song-dynasty feel.

Tips

culture

宋韵 has become a cultural-policy buzzword in Zhejiang province since 2021 — referencing the refined minimalism of the Southern Song court (capital: Hangzhou): celadon ceramics, ink-wash landscapes, lyrics (词). 韵 means 'rhyme/charm/flavor'.

Stroke Order

宋 Sòng

韵 yùn