唱 — meaning in English

English meaning

• chant verb To sing or speak words in a repetitive, rhythmic way, often as a group.
• cheep verb To make the short, high-pitched sound of a small bird or chick.
• sing verb To produce musical sounds with the voice, especially by following a tune.

Senses

唱 is used for these senses in English:

• chant To sing, especially without instruments, and as applied to monophonic and pre-modern music.
• cheep Of a small bird, to make short, high-pitched sounds.
• sing (intransitive) To produce musical or harmonious sounds with one’s voice.

chant — full definition

1. verb To sing or speak words in a repetitive, rhythmic way, often as a group.
2. noun A repeated rhythmic phrase, or a simple melody used for religious or ritual singing.

cheep — full definition

1. verb To make the short, high-pitched sound of a small bird or chick.
2. noun The short, high-pitched sound a small bird makes.

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