唱歌

Learning Chinese: How to Say "Sing" in Chinese

Chinese Characters: 唱歌
Pinyin: chàng gē
Pronunciation: chang4 ge1
English Translation: Sing

Usage:

"唱歌 (chàng gē)" means "to sing" in Chinese. It can be used in both formal and informal settings.

Example:

Chinese: 我喜欢唱歌。
Pinyin: Wǒ xǐhuan chàng gē.
English: I like to sing.

Variations:

There are a few variations of "唱歌 (chàng gē)" that you may hear:

歌唱 (gē chàng): Another way to say "to sing", often used in a more formal or poetic context.
哼唱 (hēng chàng): To hum or sing softly.
Tips for Learning:

Practice saying "唱歌 (chàng gē)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
Listen to native Chinese speakers singing to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
Use "唱歌 (chàng gē)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.
Additional Notes:

"唱歌 (chàng gē)" can also be used as a noun to refer to a song.
For example:

Chinese: 这首歌很好听。
Pinyin: Zhè shǒu gē hěn hǎo tīng.
English: This song is very nice to listen to.
To say "I want to sing", you can say "我想唱歌 (wǒ xiǎng chàng gē)".