Phono-semantic — one part hints at the meaning, another at the sound
Example phrases
比赛开始前,全场观众起立唱国歌,气氛十分庄严。Bǐsài kāishǐ qián, quánchǎng guānzhòng qǐlì chàng guógē, qìfēn shífēn zhuāngyán.Before the match began, the whole audience stood and sang the national anthem, creating a solemn atmosphere.
小学生们在操场上整齐地唱国歌。Xiǎoxuéshēngmen zài cāochǎng shang zhěngqí de chàng guógē.The schoolchildren sing the national anthem in neat rows on the playground.
听到熟悉的国歌,他激动得红了眼眶。Tīngdào shúxī de guógē, tā jīdòng de hóng le yǎnkuàng.Hearing the familiar national anthem, he was so moved that his eyes welled up.