Phono-semantic — one part hints at the meaning, another at the sound
Example phrases
这位作曲家为纪录片谱了一段极其克制的主题音乐。Zhè wèi zuòqǔjiā wèi jìlùpiàn pǔ le yí duàn jíqí kèzhì de zhǔtí yīnyuè.The composer wrote a notably restrained theme for the documentary.
他会谱曲,也会弹钢琴。Tā huì pǔqǔ, yě huì tán gāngqín.He can compose music and also play the piano.
她把这首诗谱成了一首轻柔的歌。Tā bǎ zhè shǒu shī pǔ chéng le yì shǒu qīngróu de gē.She set this poem to music as a gentle song.