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民歌

míngē
noun HSK 6 #21,990

Measure Word

一首民歌 shǒu

Meanings

  1. 1 folk song
  2. 2 traditional song of the people

Characters

民
mín
people; folk
歌
gē
song
Songs of the people - folk songs passed down through generations.

Examples

HSK 4
中国各地都有自己的民歌。
Zhōngguó gèdì dōu yǒu zìjǐ de míngē.
Different regions of China all have their own folk songs.
HSK 5
这首民歌已经流传了几百年。
Zhè shǒu míngē yǐjīng liúchuán le jǐbǎi nián.
This folk song has been passed down for hundreds of years.
HSK 6
这些民歌是当地十分珍贵的文化遗产。
Zhèxiē míngē shì dāngdì shífēn zhēnguì de wénhuà yíchǎn.
These folk songs are a precious part of the local cultural heritage.

Tips

culture
Chinese folk songs vary hugely by region. Famous examples include 茉莉花 (Jasmine Flower) and 康定情歌 (Kangding Love Song).

Stroke Order

民 mín
歌 gē