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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
合唱héchàngchorusHSK 7, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #12368, Very Hard
合唱héchàngto chorusHSK 7, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #12368, Very Hard
héchàng(he2chang4)he chang T2
  1. 1chorus
  2. 2to chorus
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March 24, 2026

合唱héchàng(he2chang4)

合唱 refers to a group performance of music where multiple singers sing together, typically in harmony. It is commonly used in contexts such as school choirs, vocal ensembles, and community performances. The term emphasizes the collaboration and unity of voices in music.

Strokes17Frequency#12368DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

合唱 plays a significant role in Chinese cultural events, such as national celebrations and school functions, promoting unity and collective expression. Choirs often participate in festivals and competitions, showcasing talent and teamwork.

Memory Tip

Imagine a harmonious group of friends singing together under a '合' (he) sign that means 'together'. The '唱' (chang) looks like a singer with their mouth open, emphasizing the act of singing. Together, they form a '合唱' (he2 chang4), creating beautiful music as one.

Meanings of 合唱

héchàng(he2chang4)
1chorus
2to chorus
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合唱Simplified
17Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

合唱 (héchàng) vs 唱歌 (chànggē) — use 合唱 for group singing, while 唱歌 refers to singing individually or solo.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 合唱 with individual singing terms, like 唱歌 (chang4 ge1). 合唱 is specifically for group singing, so use it in contexts involving multiple singers. Be mindful of the tones; mispronouncing either syllable can change the meaning.

HSK Study Tips

Although 合唱 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it connects with other HSK words related to music and activities, like 音乐 (yin1 yue4, music) and 学校 (xue2 xiao4, school). Focus on practicing the tones and using it in sentences about musical activities.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 合唱 with group activities that do not involve singing, such as 合作 (he2 zuo4, cooperation). Make sure to use 合唱 specifically for musical contexts. For example, saying '我们合唱篮球' (we chorus basketball) is incorrect; it should be '我们合唱' when referring to singing.

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Component Characters

合gě100 ml
HSK 56 strokes口
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唱chàngto sing
HSK 111 strokes口
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How to say chorus in Chinese

“chorus” in Chinese is合唱héchàng

合唱 refers to a group performance of music where multiple singers sing together, typically in harmony. It is commonly used in contexts such as school choirs, vocal ensembles, and community performances. The term emphasizes the collaboration and unity of voices in music.

When to use 合唱

Learners often confuse 合唱 with individual singing terms, like 唱歌 (chang4 ge1). 合唱 is specifically for group singing, so use it in contexts involving multiple singers. Be mindful of the tones; mispronouncing either syllable can change the meaning.

合唱 or something close to it

合唱 (héchàng) vs 唱歌 (chànggē) — use 合唱 for group singing, while 唱歌 refers to singing individually or solo.

What learners get wrong

Learners might confuse 合唱 with group activities that do not involve singing, such as 合作 (he2 zuo4, cooperation). Make sure to use 合唱 specifically for musical contexts. For example, saying '我们合唱篮球' (we chorus basketball) is incorrect; it should be '我们合唱' when referring to singing.

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合唱 refers to singing in a group, while 独唱 means solo singing.

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