唱山歌

chàngshāngē
verb

Meanings

  1. 1 to sing folk songs / mountain songs

Examples

HSK 2
Tā cóngxiǎo jiù huì chàng shāngē.
She has been able to sing folk songs since childhood.
HSK 6
Jiérì lǐ cūnmín men dōu jù zài yìqǐ chàng shāngē.
During the festival villagers all gather to sing mountain songs.

Tips

culture
The 1961 musical film 《三姐》 made 山歌 iconic beyond the south: its songs 'this side sings and that side answers' are among the most recognizable melodies in modern Chinese culture. Still a staple of village festivals across Guangxi and Yunnan.

Stroke Order

chàng
shān