Cí (pronounced ; Chinese: 詞), also known as chángduǎnjù (長短句; 长短句; 'lines of irregular lengths') and shīyú (詩餘; 诗馀; 'the poetry besides Shi'), is a type of lyric poetry in the tradition of Classical Chinese poetry that also draws upon folk traditions.

美国国会图书馆（LOC）的索引用规范主题词就是“Ci (Chinese poetry)”，括号里的内容不是翻译的一部分，而是用来解除歧义。 LOC是英语世界图书馆编录的权威。

2021年7月22日 · Ci -poetry, serving as the predominant form of verse in the Tang and Song dynasties, is characterized by lines of unequal length with prescribed rhyme schemes and tonal patterns, each bearing the name of a musical air. There exist three different explanations for the origin of ci -poetry.

ci, in Chinese poetry, song form characterized by lines of unequal length with prescribed rhyme schemes and tonal patterns, each bearing the name of a musical air. The varying line lengths are comparable to the natural rhythm of speech and therefore are easily understood when sung.

Since the Southern Song dynasty (1127–1279), ci has been used as the name of a particular kind of poetry. Having both literary and musical features, ci is a gem of classical Chinese literature. Ci is a song to accompany banquet music. The literary form of ci goes along with the melody and beat of the music.

In her celebrated Essay On Ci-poetry, Li Qingzhao laid down hard and fast rules to define the difference between ci and shi, two forms of poetry different in their aims. While shi expresses the will, ci conveys the feelings. Ci is therefore a school all its own.

2010年7月3日 · The early ci writers of the 9th century wanted to meet the needs of singing girls in the entertainment quarters in the lower Yangtze area and composed poems to well-known melodies. The most famous ci poets of Tang period are Wen Tingyun 溫庭筠 (d. 870) and the last king of the Southern Tang (Nantang 南唐, 937-975), Li Yu 李煜 (r. 961-975 ...

The ci lyrics of the Song Dynasty comprises some of the most accessible and beautiful poetry within the Chinese literary tradition. These poems usually refer to emotions common to the human experience, making them exquisite compositions that have the possibility of touching each reader who comes across them.

Ci (词) is a kind of lyric Chinese poetry. For speakers of English, the word "ci" is pronounced somewhat like "tsuh". It is also known as Changduanju (长短句 "lines of irregular lengths") and Shiyu (诗馀 "that which is beside poetry").

2017年12月27日 · Ci poetry is a type of classical Chinese poetry. It grew out of the early ages of the Tang dynasty and came into vogue in the middle of that-dynasty. Ci poetry, serving as the predominant form for verse in the Tang and Song dynasties, is characterized by lines of unequal length with prescribed rhyme schemes and tonal patterns, each bearing the ...