说唱歌手
The English phrase "rapper" can be translated into Chinese as 说唱歌手.
This term refers to a performer of rap music or someone who raps.
Meaning: performer of rap music, or one who raps (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The term is composed of 说唱 (shuōchàng), meaning 'to rap' or 'to speak-sing' and 歌手 (gēshǒu), meaning 'singer'.
Did you know?
- The word 唱 in 说唱歌手 can also refer to 'chanting' in a Buddhist context, showing how the same character covers everything from religious rituals to hip hop.
- The term 说唱 (shuōchàng) literally means 'to speak and sing', a term that has been used in Chinese opera for centuries to describe rhythmic storytelling.
- Because hip-hop is a relatively new import, many young people in China simply use the English loanword 'rapper' instead of the formal 说唱歌手.
Examples in context
- 那个说唱歌手非常有才华。That rapper is very talented.
- 他是一位很有名的说唱歌手。Tā shì yī wèi hěn yǒumíng de shuōchàng gēshǒu.He is a very famous rapper.
- 我想成为一名说唱歌手。Wǒ xiǎng chéngwéi yī míng shuōchàng gēshǒu.I want to become a rapper.
- 这位说唱歌手的节奏感很强。Zhè wèi shuōchàng gēshǒu de jiézòugǎn hěn qiáng.This rapper has a strong sense of rhythm.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing music at a cafe.
- 佳怡 Jiayi你最喜欢的说唱歌手是谁？Nǐ zuì xǐhuān de shuōchàng gēshǒu shì shéi?Who is your favorite rapper?
- 俊杰 Junjie我非常喜欢这位年轻的说唱歌手。Wǒ fēicháng xǐhuān zhè wèi niánqīng de shuōchàng gēshǒu.I really like this young rapper.
- 佳怡 Jiayi他的歌确实很好听。Tā de gē quèshí hěn hǎotīng.His songs are indeed very good.
- 俊杰 Junjie没错，他的歌词很有深度。Méi cuò, tā de gēcí hěn yǒu shēndù.That's right, his lyrics are very deep.
