What does verse mean?

Writing arranged with rhythm, often using rhyme. A group of lines forming part of a poem or song.

verse

/vɜːs/ · /vɝːs/

CEFR level B2Topic ArtsWord #3632 in the learning path

诗；韵文

n. Writing arranged with rhythm, often using rhyme.

诗；韵文

n. A group of lines forming part of a poem or song.

诗节；歌词的一段

We sang the first verse together around the piano.

我们围在钢琴旁，一起唱了第一段歌词。

Studying verse can help language learners recognise rhythm and explore how writers convey complex emotions.

学习诗歌可以帮助语言学习者辨识韵律，并探索作家如何传达复杂情感。

泛指韵文时不可数；指某一诗节时可数。

What does verse mean?: Writing arranged with rhythm, often using rhyme. A group of lines forming part of a poem or song.
How is verse pronounced?: UK /vɜːs/, US /vɝːs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.