歌曲

• Pinyin: gē qǔ
• Hanzi breakdown: 歌 = song; 曲 = tune/melody

Meaning

Song; musical piece with lyrics. A composition meant to be sung.

More formal than 歌, typically used when discussing songs as works of art, in media contexts, or when referring to songs in a professional or analytical way.

Examples

1. 这首歌曲是他去年发布的新作品。 This song is his new work released last year.
2. 她收藏了很多经典歌曲。 She has collected many classic songs.
3. 流行歌曲反映了时代的变化。 Popular songs reflect the changes of the times.

Usage Guide

Context: music, media, discussion

Tone: descriptive

Do Say

• 你最喜欢什么歌曲？(What songs do you like most?)
• 这首歌曲很有意义。(This song is very meaningful.)

Don't Say

• 唱一首歌曲 in very casual contexts (In casual speech, 唱首歌 is more natural — 歌曲 sounds slightly formal)

Origin & History

Compound of 歌 (song) + 曲 (tune, melody), together meaning a sung musical piece.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal