chàng
菖
sing; lead a song
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
3 senses · 7 examplesverb
to sing
The core meaning, applicable to singing songs, operas, or other vocal performances.
Tā她
xǐ喜
huān欢
zài在
xǐ洗
zǎo澡
shí时
chàng唱
gē歌
。
She likes to sing while taking a shower.
Zhè这
shǒu首
gē歌
hěn很
róng容
yì易
chàng唱
。
This song is very easy to sing.
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Tā他
wèi为
dà大
jiā家
yǎn演
chàng唱
le了
yī一
shǒu首
mín民
gē歌
。
He performed a folk song for everyone.
verb
to call out; to chant
Used for loudly announcing prices, reciting verses, or calling out names.
Xiǎo小
fàn贩
zài在
jiē街
shang上
chàng唱
jià价
。
The vendor called out prices on the street.
Hé和
shang尚
zài在
chàng唱
jīng经
。
The monk is chanting sutras.
verb
to lead (in singing); to sing the main part
Specifically refers to starting a song or singing the main melody that others follow.
Hé合
chàng唱
shí时
tā她
fù负
zé责
chàng唱
。
In the chorus, she is responsible for leading the singing.
Zhè这
shǒu首
gē歌
nǐ你
lái来
chàng唱
，
wǒ我
men们
hè和
。
You lead this song, and we'll join in.