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Expressing 'to sing' with 唱 (chàng)
Actions & Events
Structure
Subject + 唱 + Object
Explanation
The verb 唱 (chàng) means "to sing." It is used for singing songs, hymns, or any vocal musical performance. Common collocations include 唱歌 (to sing a song) and 唱圣诞歌 (to sing Christmas carols). For example, 正在唱圣诞歌 means "currently singing Christmas songs."
Examples
她在KTV唱了好几首歌，唱得特别好。
tā zài KTV chàng le hǎo jǐ shǒu gē, chàng de tèbié hǎo.
She sang several songs at KTV, and she sang really well.
小朋友们围在一起唱生日快乐歌。
xiǎopéngyǒumen wéi zài yīqǐ chàng shēngrì kuàilè gē.
The children gathered together to sing the happy birthday song.
他喜欢一边洗澡一边唱歌。
tā xǐhuān yībiān xǐzǎo yībiān chànggē.
He likes to sing while taking a shower.