sing; praise; celebrate in song
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to sing (a song)
Refers to the vocal performance of songs. Can be used with objects like 'songs' or used intransitively.
Tā她
xǐ喜
huan欢
gē歌
chàng唱
。
She likes singing.
Tā他
shì是
yī一
wèi位
zhù著
míng名
de的
gē歌
chàng唱
jiā家
。
He is a famous singer.
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Ràng让
wǒ我
men们
jìn尽
qíng情
gē歌
chàng唱
ba吧
！
Let us sing to our heart's content!
verb
to sing the praises of; to eulogize; to celebrate
formalOften used in formal, literary, or political contexts to express praise for a country, hero, or great achievement. Can take abstract objects like 'prosperity' or 'heroes'.
Zhè这
shǒu首
shī诗
gē歌
chàng唱
le了
zǔ祖
guó国
de的
fán繁
róng荣
fù富
qiáng强
。
This poem celebrates the motherland's prosperity and power.
Rén人
men们
yòng用
gē歌
shēng声
gē歌
chàng唱
hé和
píng平
yǔ与
yǒu友
yì谊
。
People use their voices to sing of peace and friendship.
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Zhè这
bù部
zuò作
pǐn品
gē歌
chàng唱
le了
láo劳
dòng动
rén人
mín民
de的
wěi伟
dà大
jīng精
shén神
。
This work celebrates the great spirit of the working people.