歌唱

• Pinyin: gē chàng
• Hanzi breakdown: 歌 = 哥 (brother, phonetic) + 欠 (yawn/breath), meaning song; 唱 = 口 (mouth) + 昌 (prosperous, phonetic), meaning to sing

Meaning

To sing; singing. The act of producing musical sounds with the voice.

More formal than 唱歌 (to sing casually). Often used in artistic or official contexts: 歌唱家 (singer, vocalist), 歌唱比赛 (singing competition), 歌唱祖国 (famous patriotic song). Can also mean to praise or extol in a literary sense (歌唱生活 to celebrate life through song).

Examples

1. 她从小就展现出非凡的歌唱天赋，声音清亮动听。 She showed extraordinary singing talent from a young age, with a clear and pleasant voice.
2. 这位歌唱家的嗓音穿透力极强，能震撼整个音乐厅。 This vocalist has an extremely powerful voice that can fill the entire concert hall.
3. 合唱团用歌唱的方式表达对祖国的热爱。 The choir expresses their love for the motherland through singing.

Usage Guide

Context: music, performance, formal events

Tone: artistic

Do Say

• 她的歌唱技巧非常出色。(Her singing technique is outstanding.)
• 歌唱是一种美好的艺术形式。(Singing is a beautiful art form.)

Don't Say

• 日常说'我喜欢歌唱'显得正式 (In casual speech, say 我喜欢唱歌 — 歌唱 sounds too formal for everyday conversation)

Origin & History

Compound of 歌 (song) + 唱 (to sing). Both characters relate to vocal music, combined for emphasis on the art of singing.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal