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歌谣 (gē yáo) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 7

歌谣 (gē yáo) is a Chinese word: folk song. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 歌谣

名 míng noun

folk song

奶奶教我唱古老的歌谣。

nǎi nai jiāo wǒ chàng gǔ lǎo de gē yáo

Grandma taught me to sing old folk songs.

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Word breakdown

歌 gē — song

Words with this character (12)
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  • 6 歌唱 gē chàng — to sing HSK 6
    • 歌 song; the vocal/melodic aspect of singing
    • 唱 to sing; the action of vocalizing/performing a song
    Example

    她喜欢在舞台上歌唱。

    tā xǐ huan zài wǔ tái shàng gē chàng

    She likes to sing on stage.

  • 7 民歌 mín gē — folk song HSK 6
    • 民 folk, people - indicates popular, traditional origin
    • 歌 song - indicates a musical composition with vocals
    Example

    中国各地都有独特的民歌。

    Zhōng guó gè dì dōu yǒu dú tè de mín gē

    Every region in China has unique folk songs.

  • 8 诗歌 shī gē — poetry HSK 6
    • 诗 poem, poetry (the core literary form)
    • 歌 song, lyrical quality (adds musical and expressive dimension)
    Example

    中国古代诗歌非常有名。

    Zhōng guó gǔ dài shī gē fēi cháng yǒu míng

    Ancient Chinese poetry is very famous.

  • 9 歌剧 gē jù — opera HSK 7
    • 歌 song, singing
    • 剧 drama, theatrical performance
    Example

    他昨晚去看了一场歌剧。

    tā zuó wǎn qù kàn le yī chǎng gē jù

    He went to see an opera last night.

  • 10 歌舞 gē wǔ — song and dance HSK 7
    • 歌 song, singing
    • 舞 dance, dancing
    Example

    晚会上有精彩的歌舞节目。

    wǎn huì shàng yǒu jīng cǎi de gē wǔ jié mù

    There are wonderful song and dance performances at the evening party.

  • 11 歌颂 gē sòng — to praise; to sing the praises of HSK 7
    • 歌 to sing; song
    • 颂 to praise; ode
    Example

    人们歌颂英雄的事迹。

    rén men gē sòng yīng xióng de shì jì

    People praise the heroes' deeds.

  • 12 秧歌 yāng ge — yangko HSK 7
    Example

    秧歌是中国北方流行的传统民间舞蹈。

    yāng ge shì Zhōng guó běi fāng liú xíng de chuán tǒng mín jiān wǔ dǎo

    Yangko is a traditional folk dance popular in northern China.

谣 yáo — folk/traditional ballad

Words with this character (1)
Structure & writing
1 歌 gē — song; lyrics that can be sung

歌 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

1.1 哥 gē — older brother; elder male relative of the same generation
哥 is a component in 1 characters
HSK 1
歌 gē song; lyrics that can be sung
1.2 欠 qiàn — to yawn (open the mouth when tired)
欠 is a component in 18 characters
HSK 1
欢 huān joyful, happy 歌 gē song; lyrics that can be sung
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次 cì order; rank
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饮 yǐn to drink; especially to drink alcohol
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吹 chuī to blow (air from the mouth) 歉 qiàn poor harvest (opposite of 丰)
HSK 5
欣 xīn joyful, delighted 欧 Ōu 款 kuǎn sincere; hospitable 软 ruǎn soft, not firm (opposite of 硬)
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欲 yù desire; craving for something or wish to achieve a goal 欺 qī to deceive, to cheat 歇 xiē to rest 砍 kǎn to chop or hack with a knife, axe, etc.
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坎 kǎn one of the Eight Trigrams, symbol '☵', representing water 嵌 qiàn to inlay; to embed a smaller piece into a recess of a larger object (often decorative) 炊 chuī to cook (a meal), to make a fire for cooking 钦 qīn to admire; to respect

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2 谣 yáo — folk song; improvised rhyme sung without accompaniment

谣 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

2.1 讠 yán — speech/language radical
讠 is a component in 75 characters
HSK 1
认 rèn to recognize; to distinguish 识 shí to know; to recognize; to distinguish 话 huà speech; spoken words; language 语 yǔ speech; words 说 shuō to express in words; to speak
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请 qǐng to request; to ask 读 dú to read aloud following written text 课 kè schoolwork; planned segmented instruction 谁 shéi who (interrogative pronoun) 谢 xiè to thank (reduplicated for emphasis)
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让 ràng yield; give way to others when both parties need something 记 jì to memorize; to remember 诉 sù to tell, to express fully and unreservedly 词 cí word (the smallest free-standing unit of language, e.g. nouns, verbs, adjectives) 试 shì to try; to attempt; to test informally
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议 yì to discuss; to deliberate 讲 jiǎng to speak; to talk 该 gāi should; ought to 调 tiáo well-proportioned; harmonious
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计 jì to calculate; to reckon 订 dìng to correct, to revise (errors in text) 讨 tǎo to launch a punitive expedition; to attack with troops 许 xǔ to permit; to allow 论 lùn to analyze and judge the reasoning of things
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证 zhèng to prove or verify with people, objects, or facts 评 píng critical comment or review article 诚 chéng sincere, genuine (of one's heart or intentions) 详 xiáng detailed and thorough (opposite of 略) 误 wù wrong; erroneous 谅 liàng to understand and forgive 谈 tán to speak or discuss 谊 yì friendship; friendly relations
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罚 fá to punish someone for a mistake or crime 训 xùn to teach; to admonish 设 shè to arrange; to set up 访 fǎng to inquire; to investigate by questioning 诊 zhěn to examine a patient (to diagnose an illness)
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诗 shī poetry; poem (a literary form expressing emotion through rhythmic language) 询 xún to inquire, to seek opinions 谨 jǐn cautious; careful
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讯 xùn to inquire 讶 yà (lit.) to be surprised; to wonder at 诞 dàn to be born; to give birth 诸 zhū all, many, various 诺 nuò an exclamation of agreement, similar to 'yes' or 'okay'
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谐 xié harmonious; well-coordinated 谓 wèi to say; to tell 谦 qiān humble, modest
HSK 7
狱 yù prison; jail 蔼 ǎi friendly, amiable 讥 jī to mock, to satirize 讳 huì to avoid mentioning; to taboo speaking of something 讹 é erroneous; untrue
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讼 sòng to litigate; to take a case to court 讽 fěng to satirize, mock, or admonish with cutting innuendo 诀 jué mnemonic rhyme or phrase summarizing key points of a subject 诈 zhà to deceive; to swindle 诠 quán to explain; to interpret 诡 guǐ deceitful, cunning 诧 chà to be astonished; to feel surprised 诫 jiè to warn; to admonish 诬 wū to falsely accuse; to slander with fabricated facts 诱 yòu to guide; to counsel 诵 sòng read aloud; recite with intonation 诽 fěi to slander; to speak ill of others without basis 谋 móu plan; stratagem; scheme 谍 dié (lit.) to secretly gather intelligence on military, political, or economic matters 谎 huǎng lie; falsehood 谜 mí riddle; enigmatic puzzle phrased in words for guessing 谣 yáo folk song; improvised rhyme sung without accompaniment 谤 bàng (lit.) to denounce and publicize others' faults 谬 miù erroneous; mistaken 谱 pǔ a chart, table, or book compiled by category or system 谴 qiǎn to reproach; to reprimand 辩 biàn to debate; to argue about right and wrong or truth and falsehood
2.2 䍃 yóu — earthenware vessel, like a jar or jug
䍃 is a component in 3 characters
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摇 yáo to shake; to sway back and forth
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遥 yáo far; distant
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谣 yáo folk song; improvised rhyme sung without accompaniment

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