Chinese

shǒu
Meaning: measure word for songs and poems
Part of Speech: Counter, Noun

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Handwriting

首

Example sentences

She sang a nice song.
他寫了一首美麗的詩。
他写了一首美丽的诗。
He wrote a beautiful poem.
大家一起唱這首歌。
大家一起唱这首歌。
Everyone sing this song together.
他用一首歌表達了他的愛情。
他用一首歌表达了他的爱情。
He expressed his love with a song.
這首曲子旋律優美。
这首曲子旋律优美。
The melody of this song is beautiful.
這首歌曲現在非常流行。
这首歌曲现在非常流行。
This song is very popular right now.
這首歌的旋律優美,每一個音都動人。
这首歌的旋律优美,每一个音都动人。
The melody of this song is beautiful, and every note is moving.
那首樂曲旋律優美動聽。
那首乐曲旋律优美动听。
That piece of music has a beautiful and melodious melody.
這首歌曲的旋律非常優美。
这首歌曲的旋律非常优美。
The melody of this song is very beautiful.
這首歌的節奏非常輕快。
这首歌的节奏非常轻快。
The rhythm of this song is very upbeat and light.

Usage Notes

Used as a quantifier for songs, poems, or music.

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