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歌声 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
歌声gēshēngsinging voiceHSK 4, unknown, 21 strokes, rank #5006, Medium
歌声gēshēngfig. original voice of a poetHSK 4, unknown, 21 strokes, rank #5006, Medium
gēshēng(ge1sheng1)ge sheng T1
  1. 1singing voice
  2. 2fig. original voice of a poet
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March 24, 2026

歌声(歌聲)gēshēng(ge1sheng1)

The term 歌声 (gē shēng) refers to the sound produced when someone sings, often emphasizing the beauty or emotional quality of the voice. It can also metaphorically describe the original voice of a poet, highlighting the artistic expression in their work. This word is commonly used in contexts discussing music, poetry, and performance.

Strokes21Frequency#5006DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, music and poetry are deeply intertwined, with 歌声 often evoking feelings of nostalgia, beauty, and emotional depth in traditional performances. Poets often recite their works aloud, emphasizing the 歌声 to convey their feelings.

Memory Tip

Imagine a beautiful melody floating through the air like a colorful songbird (歌, gē). The sound (声, shēng) of its voice enchants everyone around. Picture this bird singing on a stage, captivating an audience, to remember that 歌声 means 'singing voice.'

Meanings of 歌声

gēshēng(ge1sheng1)
1singing voice
2fig. original voice of a poet
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About 歌声

歌声Simplified
歌聲Traditional
21Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L4ElementaryTOCFLL3YCTL4HSKKL2CEFRA2

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AI Study Notes for 歌声

Quick Contrast

歌唱 (gēchàng) refers to the act of singing, while 歌声 (gēshēng) specifically emphasizes the sound produced by that act.

Usage Notes

Common mistakes include confusing 歌声 with other related terms like 声音 (shēng yīn), which means 'sound' more generally. While 歌声 is more poetic and specific, 声音 can refer to any sound. The word is neutral in tone, suitable for both formal and informal contexts.

HSK Study Tips

As a word that combines elements from HSK vocabulary, students should focus on recognizing the radicals 歌 (song) and 声 (sound). Understanding this word can enhance comprehension of related terms in HSK levels focused on music and art.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 歌声 with the more general 声音. For example, saying '我喜欢她的声音' (Wǒ xǐhuān tā de shēng yīn) is correct, but if they mean to express appreciation for singing specifically, they should say '我喜欢她的歌声' (Wǒ xǐhuān tā de gē shēng).

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Component Characters

歌gēsong
HSK 114 strokes欠
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声shēngsound
HSK 37 strokes士
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How to say singing voice in Chinese

“singing voice” in Chinese is歌声gēshēng

The term 歌声 (gē shēng) refers to the sound produced when someone sings, often emphasizing the beauty or emotional quality of the voice. It can also metaphorically describe the original voice of a poet, highlighting the artistic expression in their work. This word is commonly used in contexts discussing music, poetry, and performance.

When to use 歌声

Common mistakes include confusing 歌声 with other related terms like 声音 (shēng yīn), which means 'sound' more generally. While 歌声 is more poetic and specific, 声音 can refer to any sound. The word is neutral in tone, suitable for both formal and informal contexts.

歌声 or something close to it

歌唱 (gēchàng) refers to the act of singing, while 歌声 (gēshēng) specifically emphasizes the sound produced by that act.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 歌声 with the more general 声音. For example, saying '我喜欢她的声音' (Wǒ xǐhuān tā de shēng yīn) is correct, but if they mean to express appreciation for singing specifically, they should say '我喜欢她的歌声' (Wǒ xǐhuān tā de gē shēng).

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You can say '她的歌声非常动人' (Tā de gē shēng fēicháng dòngrén), meaning 'Her singing voice is very moving.'

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