Meaning of qiné | Babel Free
kiːneDefinitions
A form of poetry with double meanings, often used in traditional Ethiopian Orthodox Church education.
Examples
“In November 1870 they secretly set⟳ out for Gonder, where they hoped to learn⟳ qiné, the celebrated art of composing poetry.”
“Qiné is taken up by the best and most mature students.”
“In this layered qiné dynamic, the “wax” signifies the surface meaning while the “gold” indicates a deeper hidden insight.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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