秧歌

yāng ge

CL 种 zhǒng

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun

Definitions

1. Yangge, a popular rural folk dance

Word relationships

Related words

3 items

• 广场舞 guǎng chǎng wǔ 广场舞 guǎng chǎng wǔ square dancing, an exercise routine performed to music in public squares, parks and plazas, popular esp. among middle-aged and retired women in China Public square dancing, a modern activity similar in social function to yangge: square dancing, an exercise routine performed to music in public squares, parks and plazas, popular esp. among middle-aged and retired women in China
• 腰鼓 yāo gǔ 腰鼓 yāo gǔ waist drum Waist drum dance often performed alongside yangge: waist drum
• 民间舞蹈 mín jiān wǔ dǎo 民间舞蹈 mín jiān wǔ dǎo folk dance Folk dance, the general category to which yangge belongs: folk dance

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Do not confuse 秧歌 with 歌谣 (folk song) – 秧歌 is a dance, though sometimes accompanied by singing.

Cultural notes

秧歌 is traditionally performed during festivals like Chinese New Year and the Lantern Festival, especially in northern China.

Example Sentences

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春节期间，很多地方都有 秧歌 表演。

During the Spring Festival, there are yangge performances in many places.

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Words Containing 秧歌

• 秧歌剧 秧歌剧 yāng ge jù: Yangge opera, a rural form of theater

Child Words of 秧歌

• 歌 歌 gē: song
• 秧 秧 yāng: shoots