引子 (yǐn zi) Definition & Meaning - What does 引子 mean in Chinese

1
n.(in southern and northern tunes of Chinese opera) the first of a series of melodies
- zhè gè yǐn zi hěn xī yǐn rén
  这个引子很吸引人。
  The first of a series of melodies is attractive.
2
n.actor's opening lines
- tā jiǎng le yī gè yǒu qù de gù shì zuò wéi yǎn jiǎng de yǐn zi
  她讲了一个有趣的故事作为演讲的引子。
  She told an amusing story as a lead-in to his speech.
3
n.introductory music; prelude
- shū huǎn de yǐn zi
  舒缓的引子
  soothing prelude
4
n.introduction; introductory remarks
- wǒ jiǎn dān shuō jǐ jù zuò gè yǐn zi xī wàng dà jiā duō fā biǎo yì jiàn
  我简单说几句做个引子，希望大家多发表意见。
  I'll just say a few words to start the ball rolling.
- tā jiǎng le yī zé yōu mò yì shì zuò wéi jiǎng yǎn de yǐn zi
  他讲了一则幽默轶事作为讲演的引子。
  He introduced his speech with a humorous anecdote.
- zhè duàn huà shì xià wén de yǐn zi
  这段话是下文的引子。
  This paragraph is an introduction to what follows.
synonym
xù yán序言 xù lùn绪论 xù yán绪言 xù lùn序论 biàn yán弁言
5
n.added ingredient (to a dose of herbal medicine to enhance its efficacy)
- yào yǐn zi
  药引子
  added ingredient

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