歌曲 gēqǔ song
How to remember 歌曲: 歌 song + 曲 bend = song.
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How it is used
- A song (as a composition/piece) - 流行歌曲 (liúxíng gēqǔ) pop song; 一首歌曲 (yì shǒu gēqǔ) one song.
- Slightly more formal/written than 歌 (gē). Measure word is 首 (shǒu), never 个.
- Contrast 音乐 (yīnyuè, music in general); 歌曲 is a sung piece with lyrics.
Example sentences
- 我们想学一些日文歌曲。 Wǒmen xiǎng xué yīxiē rìwén gēqǔ.We want to learn some Japanese songs.