歌舞

gē wǔ

CL 场 chǎng 次 cì 段 duàn

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Uncommon

Definitions

1. singing and dancing

Word relationships

Related words

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• 歌曲 gē qǔ 歌曲 gē qǔ song 歌舞 emphasizes performance combining song and dance, while 歌曲 is a general term for a song.: song
• 跳舞 tiào wǔ 跳舞 tiào wǔ to dance 跳舞 means to dance, focusing on the dance aspect of 歌舞.: to dance
• 歌唱 gē chàng 歌唱 gē chàng to sing 歌唱 means to sing, focusing on the singing aspect of 歌舞.: to sing
• 表演 biǎo yǎn 表演 biǎo yǎn play 表演 means performance; 歌舞 is a type of performance art.: play

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used in set phrases like 歌舞升平 (peace and prosperity with singing and dancing) or 歌舞团 (song and dance ensemble).

Common mistakes

Do not confuse with 歌剧 (opera); 歌舞 refers broadly to singing and dancing performances, not a specific dramatic form.

Example Sentences

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孩子们在晚会上表演了 歌舞 。

The children performed singing and dancing at the evening party.

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Words Containing 歌舞

• 歌舞伎 歌舞伎 gē wǔ jì: kabuki
• 歌舞升平 歌舞升平 gē wǔ shēng píng: lit. to celebrate peace with songs and dance (idiom)
• 歌舞团 歌舞团 gē wǔ tuán: song and dance troupe

Child Words of 歌舞

• 歌 歌 gē: song
• 舞 舞 wǔ: to dance