节奏 jiézòu rhythm
rhythm; tempo; musical pulse; cadence; beat
How to remember 节奏: 节 section + 奏 to play = rhythm.
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How it is used
- Rhythm / tempo, and by extension the pace of things - 生活节奏快 (shēnghuó jiézòu kuài) a fast pace of life.
- Covers musical beat and the felt pacing of work, cities, a story; 跟上节奏 (gēnshàng jiézòu) keep up the pace.
- Trendy slang 带节奏 (dài jiézòu) means to stir up / manipulate a crowd's mood online.