verb HSK 1
to sing · to sing a song
Meaning
唱歌 is a common verb-object compound meaning 'to sing' or 'to sing songs.' It's one of the first verbs learners encounter and is used in everyday conversation to talk about singing as an activity or hobby.
Usage
Native speakers use 唱歌 in casual and formal contexts alike. It often appears with 喜欢 (to like), 会 (can), or 去 (to go) as in 去唱歌 (to go sing/karaoke). When referring to singing a specific song, use 唱 + song title instead of 唱歌.
Examples
- 01我喜欢唱歌，但是唱得不太好。, .I like singing, but I don't sing very well.
- 02周末我们一起去唱歌吧！!Let's go sing karaoke together this weekend!
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Common collocations
- 去唱歌to go sing (karaoke)
- 喜欢唱歌to like singing
- 唱歌比赛singing competition
- 会唱歌can sing / know how to sing
Origin
唱 originally meant 'to call out' or 'to chant,' while 歌 has meant 'song' since ancient times. Together they form a transparent verb-object compound.