歌唱
gēchàng
The English word "singing" can be translated into Chinese as 歌唱 (gēchàng). If unsure, use 歌唱. Wiktionary also lists 歌聲 / 歌声 (gēshēng).
Meaning: the act of using the voice to produce musical sounds, vocalizing (noun)
Ways to say it
| Chinese | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| 歌唱 | gēchàng |
| 歌聲 / 歌声 | gēshēng |
歌唱 refers to the act of using the voice to produce musical sounds. Vocalizing (noun).
Which one should you use?
While 歌唱 (gēchàng) refers to the act or process of singing, 歌聲 / 歌声 (gēshēng) refers to the actual sound or voice produced while singing.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Cantonese, singing can be said as 唱歌 (coeng3 go1) or 唱 (coeng3).
How does it change in a sentence?
In common spoken Chinese, the verb-object construction 唱歌 (chànggē) is much more frequently used than the formal 歌唱 (gēchàng) to express the action of singing.
How do you pronounce it?
gēchàng
Did you know?
- In China, 'KTV' is the ubiquitous term for karaoke, but the activity is often described as 唱K (chàng K). This blends the Chinese verb for singing with the English letter 'K'.
- Chinese culture distinguishes between 歌聲 (gēshēng), the physical sound of singing, and 唱功 (chànggōng), which refers to the technical skill and 'workmanship' of the singer.
- The term 歌唱 can be used in political contexts to describe 'singing the praises' of a leader or a party, moving beyond literal musical sounds to a form of public loyalty.
Examples in context
- 我能听见鸟在窗外歌唱。I could hear birds singing outside my window.This sentence is useful for describing hearing birds singing.Tatoeba #5794143 by verdastelo9604, translation #4496987 by CK
- 令人满足的生活从简单的问题开始。在晚上关好灯，把头枕到枕头上，你能听到什么呢？是你灵魂的歌唱，还是恶灵的笑声？Leading a fulfilling life really comes down to a simple question: When you turn off the lights at night and your head is on the pillow, what do you hear? Your soul singing or Satan laughing?This sentence is useful for a metaphorical description of the soul singing.Tatoeba #8696290 by crescat, translation #504793 by saeb
- 我唱歌唱得很好。I'm good at singing.This sentence is useful for stating that someone is good at singing.Tatoeba #357943 by ruicong, translation #256534 by CK
- 我很喜欢唱歌。I really enjoy singing.
- 请你唱一首歌给我们听好吗？Can you sing a song for us, please?
- 大家来唱歌吧！Let's all sing together!
- 他唱得很动听。He sings beautifully.
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Jiayi and Wei are discussing their hobbies.
- 佳怡 Jiayi你喜欢歌唱吗？Nǐ xǐhuān gēchàng ma?Do you like singing?
- 伟 Wei我不太擅长歌唱，但我喜欢听。Wǒ bù tài shàncháng gēchàng, dàn wǒ xǐhuān tīng.I'm not very good at singing, but I like listening.
- 佳怡 Jiayi歌唱能让人心情变好。Gēchàng néng ràng rén xīnqíng biàn hǎo.Singing can make people feel better.
- 伟 Wei你说得对，佳怡。Nǐ shuō de duì, Jiāyí.You are right, Jiayi.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “singing” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
