Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- Chinese poet whose verse reflects his interest in early folk songs and often has colorful and romantic subject matter.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun Chinese lyric poet (700-762)
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Examples
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Mr. Corigliano, writing for mezzo-soprano and orchestra, relies on a more immediately universal approach, using the words of Czeslaw Milosz, Homer, Li Po and Yip Harburg to honor the dead.
A Mixed Record of Success in Addressing the Attacks David Mermelstein 2011
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In Ezra Pound's translation of Li Po's "The River-Merchant's Wife," we are moved by the thousand-year-old voice of a young bride in China: "At fifteen, I stopped scowling, / I desired my dust to be mingled with yours / Forever and forever, and forever."
How Memorization Makes Words Live Carol Muske-Dukes 2011
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"Chinese kids should have more classes like calligraphy to teach our traditional culture," says Li's father, Li Po.
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"Chinese kids should have more classes like calligraphy to teach our traditional culture," says Li's father, Li Po.
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He is at table, in repartee with a pair of elderly Chinamen, whom he addresses as Han Shan and Li Po.
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Many have cast Anlu as the villain in the fight over poet Li Bai, also known in the West as Li Po.
Desperate for tourism, Chinese cities fight for hometown bragging rights William Wan 2010
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Many have cast Anlu as the villain in the fight over poet Li Bai, also known in the West as Li Po.
Desperate for tourists, Chinese cities fight for claims to fame William Wan 2010
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Many have cast Anlu as the villain in the fight over poet Li Bai, also known in the West as Li Po.
Desperate for tourism, Chinese cities fight for hometown bragging rights William Wan 2010
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But in his haste to get his feet up out of the way, Li Po lost his balance.
Wild Orchid Cameron Dokey 2009
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“No, but you should,” Li Po replied in a steady voice that I greatly admired.
Wild Orchid Cameron Dokey 2009
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