歌谣

歌謠
gēyáo
noun #27,558

Measure Word

歌谣 shǒu

Meanings

  1. 1 folksong
  2. 2 ballad
  3. 3 nursery rhyme
  4. 4 folk ditty

Examples

Zhè shǒu gǔlǎo de gēyáo liúchuán le jǐbǎi nián.
This ancient folk song has been passed down for hundreds of years.
Háizi men chàng zhe tóngyáo, yě chàng zhe gèzhǒng mínjiān gēyáo.
The children sang nursery rhymes and various folk songs.

Tips

usage
歌谣 is a broad term covering traditional folk songs (民谣), ballads, and children's rhymes. It is typically passed down orally through generations and reflects local culture and everyday life.

Stroke Order

yáo