主题歌

• Pinyin: zhǔ tí gē
• Hanzi breakdown: 主 = 丶 + 王 (main); 题 = 页 + 是 (topic); 歌 = 哥 + 欠 (song)

Meaning

Theme song; title song. The main musical piece associated with a film, TV show, or event.

The signature song that represents a movie, drama, game, or event. Often played during opening or closing credits. A successful theme song can become iconic and outlast the work itself. Also called 主题曲.

Examples

1. 这部电影的主题歌非常动听。 The theme song for this movie is beautiful.
2. 她演唱了奥运会的主题歌。 She sang the theme song for the Olympics.
3. 这首主题歌一度登上音乐排行榜榜首。 This theme song once topped the music charts.

Usage Guide

Context: entertainment, music, media

Tone: neutral

Do Say

• 这部动画片的主题歌陪伴了一代人成长。(The theme song of this cartoon accompanied a generation's growth.)
• 著名歌手为这部大片献唱主题歌。(A famous singer performed the theme song for this blockbuster.)

Don't Say

• 我的主题歌 — unless referring to a personal anthem; otherwise use 最喜欢的歌

Origin & History

主题 (theme, subject) + 歌 (song)

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal