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起承轉合 (hei2 sing4 zyun2 hap6) — introduction, elucidation of theme, transition of viewpoint, summing up: 4 steps essay composition in Cantonese

heiˊ²起singˎ₄承zyunˊ²轉hapˍ₆合
简 起承转合
Mandarin Pinyin: qi3 cheng2 zhuan3 he2

Meaning of 起承轉合

nounintroduction, elucidation of theme, transition of viewpoint, summing up: 4 steps essay composition
nounthe four prescribed steps in writing an essay; can also be used as a metaphor to describe a set / standard / fixed / rigid / prescribed way of doing something

Characters in 起承轉合

起hei2
case; instance
承sing4
undertake; contract (to do a job)
轉zyun2
transfer; pass on; transmit
合hap6
add up to; be equal to

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