对仗 (duìzhàng) refers to a literary and poetic device in Chinese that involves the pairing of words or phrases that have matching structures, sounds, or meanings. This technique is commonly used in classical poetry and prose to create rhythm and balance, enhancing the aesthetic quality of the text.
HSK 7, 16 strokes, Hard
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May 27, 2026
对仗duìzhàng(dui4zhang4)
对仗 (duìzhàng) refers to a literary and poetic device in Chinese that involves the pairing of words or phrases that have matching structures, sounds, or meanings. This technique is commonly used in classical poetry and prose to create rhythm and balance, enhancing the aesthetic quality of the text.
Strokes16Frequency#—DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
对仗 is deeply rooted in Chinese literary tradition, reflecting the importance of symmetry and balance in Chinese aesthetics. Many famous Chinese poems, especially from the Tang Dynasty, employ this technique, showcasing the cultural emphasis on harmony.
Memory Tip
Think of 对仗 as a 'duet' where two lines or phrases sing together in harmony. The character 对 (duì) means 'opposite' or 'pair', and 仗 (zhàng) suggests 'support' or 'props', helping you visualize two lines standing side by side, each supporting the beauty of the other.
About 对仗
对仗Simplified
16Strokes
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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Memory Mnemonic
Think of 对仗 as a 'duet' where two lines or phrases sing together in harmony. The character 对 (duì) means 'opposite' or 'pair', and 仗 (zhàng) suggests 'support' or 'props', helping you visualize two lines standing side by side, each supporting the beauty of the other.
Usage Notes
When using 对仗, it's important to maintain balance not only in structure but also in tone and meaning. Common mistakes include mismatching tones or not aligning the grammatical structures of paired phrases. This term is more often used in formal or literary contexts rather than in everyday conversation.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 7 learner, focus on recognizing and crafting examples of 对仗 in poetry and literature. It connects well with vocabulary related to literary analysis, such as 诗 (shī, poem) and 文学 (wénxué, literature), which you may have encountered in previous levels.
Cultural Note
对仗 is deeply rooted in Chinese literary tradition, reflecting the importance of symmetry and balance in Chinese aesthetics. Many famous Chinese poems, especially from the Tang Dynasty, employ this technique, showcasing the cultural emphasis on harmony.
Common Mistakes
Learners often create pairs that do not match in grammatical structure or tone, such as saying '天亮' (tiān liàng, day bright) with '月黑' (yuè hēi, moon black), which fails to maintain the required grammatical parallelism. A correct pair would be '天亮' (tiān liàng) with '星明' (xīng míng, stars bright).
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Cultural Notes for 对仗
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对仗 is deeply rooted in Chinese literary tradition, reflecting the importance of symmetry and balance in Chinese aesthetics. Many famous Chinese poems, especially from the Tang Dynasty, employ this technique, showcasing the cultural emphasis on harmony.
Frequently Asked Questions about 对仗
对仗 enhances the musical quality of poetry and helps convey deeper meanings through balanced structures.
No, 对仗 is primarily used in literary contexts; everyday speech typically does not employ this technique.
Yes, 对仗 requires matching grammatical structures, tones, and sometimes meanings between the paired phrases.
