曲子

qǔ zi

HSK 2.0 Level 6 Common

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Definitions

1. poem for singing
2. tune
3. music

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 谱子 pǔ zi 谱子 pǔ zi musical score musical score or sheet music, related to a piece of music: musical score

Synonyms

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• 歌曲 gē qǔ 歌曲 gē qǔ song general term for song, but 曲子 often emphasizes the tune or instrumental piece: song
• 曲调 qǔ diào 曲调 qǔ diào tune melody, specifically the tune of a song or piece: tune

Usage notes

Collocations

Usually used with verbs like 弹 (tán, to play a stringed instrument), 拉 (lā, to play a bowed instrument), or 写 (xiě, to compose).

Common mistakes

Do not use 曲子 for a song with lyrics in formal contexts; use 歌曲 instead.

Example Sentences

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他弹了一首优美的 曲子 。

He played a beautiful tune.

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Child Words of 曲子

• 子 子 zǐ: son
• 曲 曲 qū: bent
• 曲 曲 qǔ: tune