How to Say Poem, Poetry, and Poet in Mandarin Chinese?

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How to Say Poem, Poetry, and Poet in Mandarin Chinese?
Poem Wang Yue (望岳) by Du Fu.

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Before we start learning those fascinating Chinese poems, it’s worthwhile to know how to say Poem, Poetry, and Poet in Mandarin Chinese.

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Poem is called Shi in Chinese.

  • 诗 (shī) : Poem

Poetry is called Shi Ge in Chinese.

  • 诗歌 (shī gē): Poetry; poems and songs

Poet is called Shi Ren in Chinese.

  • 诗人 (shī rén): Poet
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