歌 (gē) - Song — a composition of music and lyrics & to sing

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gē ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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歌 · gē

Song — a composition of music and lyrics for singing;

to sing;

a type of poetry.

Song — a composition of music and lyricsto singa type of poetry.

Usage highlights

SongTo singSingerNational anthemFolk songChorus

Synonyms

  • 唱— to sing (verb)
  • 曲— tune, melody
  • 谣— ballad, folk song

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She sang a beautiful song (歌).
  • We sang the national anthem (国歌).
  • He writes folk songs (民歌).
  • The choir performed a hymn (赞美歌).

Collocations

  • Song(歌曲)
  • To sing(唱歌)
  • Singer(歌手)
  • National anthem(国歌)
  • Folk song(民歌)
  • Chorus(合唱)

Idioms

  • Singing and dancing(载歌载舞)
  • Singing the praises of(歌功颂德)
  • A swan song(绝唱)
  • High songs and loud shouts(高歌猛进)
  • Sing the same tune(异口同歌)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 歌 has deep roots in Chinese poetry and music, with the 'Odes' section of the Classic of Poetry being called 歌.
  • In ancient China, songs were often used to express emotions, record history, and praise virtues.
  • The character appears in many classical texts and is associated with artistic expression and cultural refinement.

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