noun HSK 5
street dance · hip-hop dance · breakdancing
Meaning
街舞 refers to various styles of urban dance that originated on the streets, including hip-hop, breaking, popping, and locking. It encompasses the dance culture that developed outside traditional studios, typically associated with hip-hop music and youth culture.
Usage
Commonly used to describe hip-hop dance classes, performances, or the general activity. Young people might say 跳街舞 (tiào jiēwǔ) to mean 'to do street dance.' It's widely popular in modern Chinese urban culture, with many dance studios offering 街舞课 (jiēwǔ kè, street dance classes).
Examples
- 01他从小就喜欢跳街舞。.He has loved doing street dance since he was young.
- 02这个周末有一场街舞比赛。.There's a street dance competition this weekend.
Characters
Measure words
- 种一种街舞
Common collocations
- 跳街舞to do street dance
- 街舞比赛street dance competition
- 街舞社团street dance club
- 街舞文化street dance culture
Antonyms
Origin
A modern compound combining 街 (street) and 舞 (dance), directly translating the English concept of 'street dance.' The term became popular in China in the 1990s as hip-hop culture spread from the West.