Chinese

gēchàng
Meaning: to sing; singing
Part of Speech: Verb, Noun

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Handwriting

歌
唱

Example sentences

They expressed joy through singing.
他受邀擔任這場歌唱比賽的評審。
他受邀担任这场歌唱比赛的评审。
He was invited to be a judge for this singing competition.
幾隻小鳥在枝頭歌唱。
几只小鸟在枝头歌唱。
A few birds are singing on the branches.
小鳥在樹叢中快樂地歌唱。
小鸟在树丛中快乐地歌唱。
The birds are singing happily in the thicket.
她在這次歌唱大賽中獲得了冠軍。
她在这次歌唱大赛中获得了冠军。
She won the championship in this singing contest.

Usage Notes

Can refer to the act of singing or using song to praise/express something.

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