sung
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /sʌŋ/
KK: /sʌŋ/
noun
Definition
A historical period in China known for its cultural advancements in philosophy, literature, and art, lasting from 960 to 1280.
Example
The Song dynasty is famous for its contributions to Chinese culture and art.
Conversation
Have you ever studied the Sung dynasty in school?
Yeah, I remember learning about their amazing art and poetry.
It's fascinating how much they contributed to culture.
Absolutely! The Sung period really shaped Chinese history.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
song
tune
melody
Antonyms
silence
quiet
hush
verb
Definition
To produce musical sounds with the voice, often in a melodic way.
Example
She has sung beautifully at the concert.
Tense Forms
Past: sang
Past Participle: sung
Conversation
Did you hear the song that she sung at the concert last night?
Yeah, it was amazing! I couldn't believe how talented she is.
I know, right? That was definitely her best performance yet.
Root Explanation
The word 'sung' originates from Old English 'sungen', which is the past participle of 'singan', meaning to sing. It refers to the act of producing musical sounds with the voice in the past tense.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old English word 'sungen' for singing in the past — that's why 'sung' means to have sung.
Visually Confused Words
swung
suing
stung
spung
slung
sun
unsung
sundog