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

HSK 5
Zhè shǒu gǔlǎo de gēyáo liúchuán le jǐ bǎi nián.
This ancient folk song has been passed down for hundreds of years.
HSK 7-9
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