謌 (gē) - Alternative form of 歌 (gē) — to sing & song

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gē ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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謌 · gē

Alternative form of 歌 (gē) — to sing;

song;

poetry.

Alternative form of 歌 (gē) — to singsongpoetry.

Usage highlights

To sing a songFolk songSong lyricsAncient songSong and danceSinging voice

Synonyms

  • 歌— song; to sing (standard modern form)
  • 唱— to sing; to chant
  • 吟— to chant; to recite

Antonyms

  • 哭— to cry; to weep
  • 默— silent; mute

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He sang a folk song (民歌謌).
  • Ancient poetry recitation (古謌吟诵).
  • The performer sang beautifully (謌者唱得很美).
  • Composing song lyrics (作謌词).

Collocations

  • To sing a song(謌唱)
  • Folk song(民謌)
  • Song lyrics(謌词)
  • Ancient song(古謌)
  • Song and dance(謌舞)
  • Singing voice(謌声)

Idioms

  • Singing and dancing(謌舞升平)
  • High song loudly sing(高謌猛进)
  • Sing the praises of virtue(謌功颂德)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 謌 is an ancient variant of 歌, commonly used in classical texts and poetry.
  • It appears in historical documents and literary works as an alternative character for song-related terms.
  • The character preserves the classical form with 言 (speech) radical, emphasizing the verbal/lyrical nature of singing.

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