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唱歌 — meaning in English

chàng gē

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English meaning

  • place noun A particular area, location, or spot.
  • sing verb To produce musical sounds with the voice, especially by following a tune.
  • singing noun The act of making musical sounds with the voice.

Senses

唱歌 is used for these senses in English:

  • chat up (transitive, idiomatic) To talk to (someone) in a friendly, open, or casual manner, sometimes also in a charming or affected manner, usually to curry favor, and sometimes flirtatiously with the intention of establishing a romantic or sexual encounter or relationship with that person.
  • place (transitive) To sing (a note) with the correct pitch.
  • sing (intransitive) To produce musical or harmonious sounds with one’s voice.
  • singing The act of using the voice to produce musical sounds; vocalizing.

place — full definition

  1. noun A particular area, location, or spot.
  2. noun A person's position or role, such as in a competition, organization, or in line.
  3. verb To put something or someone in a particular location.
  4. verb To achieve a certain rank or position in a competition.

sing — full definition

  1. verb To produce musical sounds with the voice, especially by following a tune.
  2. verb Of a bird, to produce a melodic call, typically to attract a mate or defend territory.
  3. verb Informally, to give information to the authorities, especially about criminal activity.

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