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歌词

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At the A1 level, you just need to know that '歌词' (gēcí) means the words in a song. You might use it when you are listening to music and want to say you like the words. It is a noun. You can say '我喜欢歌词' (I like the lyrics). It is helpful to know this word when you go to KTV with friends or use a music app on your phone. Just remember: '歌' is song, '词' is word.
At the A2 level, you can start using '歌词' in simple sentences with adjectives. For example, '歌词很简单' (The lyrics are very simple) or '歌词很难' (The lyrics are very difficult). You can also use the possessive '的' to talk about a specific song: '这首歌的歌词很好听' (The lyrics of this song sound good). You should also know the verb '看' (to look/read) often goes with it: '我看歌词' (I am looking at the lyrics).
At the B1 level, you should be able to discuss the meaning of lyrics. You can use verbs like '理解' (understand) or '翻译' (translate). For example, '我不理解这段歌词的意思' (I don't understand the meaning of this section of lyrics). You will also encounter '歌词' in the context of learning Chinese, as many students use '歌词' to expand their vocabulary. You should know the measure words '段' (section) and '句' (line).
At the B2 level, you can use '歌词' to talk about the quality of songwriting and the emotions they evoke. You might discuss a '作词人' (lyricist) and their style. For example, '这位作词人的歌词充满了诗意' (This lyricist's lyrics are full of poetic flavor). You should be comfortable using '歌词' in complex sentences, such as '虽然旋律一般，但歌词深刻地反映了社会现状' (Although the melody is average, the lyrics deeply reflect social reality).
At the C1 level, '歌词' becomes a subject for literary and cultural analysis. You might analyze the '韵脚' (rhyme scheme) or the '隐喻' (metaphors) within the '歌词'. You can discuss how '歌词' influences public opinion or how it evolves across different eras of Chinese music. You should also be aware of the distinction between '歌词' and '唱词' in traditional opera contexts and be able to critique the linguistic nuances of different translations.
At the C2 level, you treat '歌词' as a sophisticated literary form. You can engage in high-level debates about the intersection of '歌词' and classical '诗词' (poetry). You might explore how modern '歌词' utilizes '文言文' (Classical Chinese) elements to create a '中国风' (Chinese style) aesthetic. You are expected to use precise vocabulary to describe the rhythm, tone, and cultural resonance of lyrics in professional or academic critiques.
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歌词 en 30 secondes

  • 歌词 (gēcí) means 'lyrics' or the words of a song.
  • It is a noun composed of '歌' (song) and '词' (word).
  • Commonly used in KTV, music apps, and songwriting contexts.
  • Measure words used are '段' (section) and '句' (line).

The term 歌词 (gēcí) is a compound noun in Chinese that directly translates to 'song words' or 'lyrics.' It represents the literary component of a musical composition, distinct from the melody (旋律) or the arrangement (编曲). In the context of Chinese culture, lyrics have historically held a status similar to poetry, often being evaluated for their rhythmic beauty, emotional depth, and linguistic precision.

Etymological Breakdown
The first character, 歌 (gē), means 'song' or 'to sing.' It combines the 'lack' radical (欠) with a phonetic component, originally suggesting the opening of the mouth to release breath in song. The second character, 词 (cí), refers to words, terms, or a specific form of classical poetry (Ci poetry) that was originally written to be sung to existing melodies. Together, they form the modern standard term for lyrics.
Conceptual Scope
While in English 'lyrics' can sometimes refer to the entire poem of a song, in Chinese, 歌词 specifically focuses on the text. It is used in professional contexts (songwriting), social contexts (KTV), and academic contexts (literary analysis of modern music).

“这首歌的歌词写得非常动人，让我想起了家乡。” (The lyrics of this song are written very movingly; they remind me of my hometown.)

— Common usage in an emotional context

“你能帮我翻译一下这段歌词吗？” (Can you help me translate this section of the lyrics?)

Measure Words
When counting or specifying lyrics, we use 段 (duàn) for a section/verse or 句 (jù) for a single line. For the entire set of lyrics of one song, you might say 这首歌的歌词.

“这句歌词非常有深意。” (This line of lyrics is very profound.)

Using 歌词 correctly involves pairing it with the right verbs and understanding its role in a sentence. It typically functions as a direct object or a subject in discussions about music.

Common Verb Pairings

  • 写 (xiě) - To write: '他为这部电影写了歌词' (He wrote the lyrics for this movie).
  • 记 (jì) - To remember/memorize: '我记不住这首歌的歌词' (I can't remember the lyrics to this song).
  • 改 (gǎi) - To change/edit: '导演要求改一下这段歌词' (The director requested to change this part of the lyrics).
  • 看 (kàn) - To read/look at: '看歌词学中文' (Learn Chinese by looking at lyrics).

Sentence Structures

1. [Possessive] + 歌词: 他的歌词 (His lyrics), 这首歌的歌词 (The lyrics of this song).

2. 歌词 + [Adjective]: 歌词很美 (The lyrics are beautiful), 歌词很押韵 (The lyrics are very rhyming).

In a professional setting, you might hear the term 作词 (zuòcí), which is the verb-object construction meaning 'to write lyrics' or 'lyric writing.' For example, '作词：林夕' (Lyrics by: Lin Xi). However, 歌词 remains the noun for the text itself.

You will encounter 歌词 in several distinct environments in China and Chinese-speaking communities:

1. KTV (Karaoke)

This is the most common place. People often complain: '屏幕上的歌词太小了' (The lyrics on the screen are too small) or '歌词滚动的速度太快' (The lyrics are scrolling too fast).

2. Music Streaming Apps

Apps like NetEase Cloud Music (网易云音乐) or QQ Music have a '歌词' button. Users often share '歌词海报' (lyric posters) on social media.

3. Language Classrooms

Teachers frequently use songs to teach. You'll hear: '请大家跟着歌词朗读' (Everyone, please read along with the lyrics).

4. Concerts

Singers might forget their lyrics: '歌手在台上忘词了' (The singer forgot the words on stage). Note that '忘词' is a common short form for forgetting lyrics.

Socially, discussing lyrics is a way to bond. Asking '你觉得这首歌的歌词有意义吗？' (Do you think the lyrics of this song are meaningful?) is a great conversation starter among friends.

Even intermediate learners make specific errors when using 歌词. Here are the most frequent pitfalls:

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    Confusing '歌词' with '歌曲' (Gēqǔ)

    '歌曲' is the song as a whole (music + words). '歌词' is only the text. You can't say '我听这个歌词' if you mean you are listening to the song; you should say '我听这首歌'.

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    Using the wrong measure word

    Don't use '个' for lyrics. Use '段' (section) or '句' (line). Saying '一个歌词' sounds unnatural; say '一段歌词'.

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    Misusing '作词' vs '歌词'

    '作词' is the action or the credit line. '歌词' is the noun. Incorrect: '这个作词很好看' (This lyric writing is good-looking). Correct: '这个歌词写得很好' (These lyrics are written well).

Pro Tip: When you forget the words while singing, the specific verb is 忘词 (wàngcí), not 忘记歌词 (though the latter is grammatically correct, it's less common).

To truly master 歌词, you should understand how it relates to other terms in the linguistic field of music and literature:

1. 唱词 (Chàngcí)
Often used in Traditional Chinese Opera (like Peking Opera). It refers specifically to the parts that are sung rather than spoken (念白).
2. 诗歌 (Shīgē)
A general term for poetry and songs. While all 歌词 can be considered a form of 诗歌, not all 诗歌 are meant to be sung.
3. 文案 (Wén'àn)
Copywriting. Sometimes people confuse poetic copywriting with lyrics, but 文案 is usually for advertising.
4. 韵文 (Yùnwén)
Verse or rhymed writing. This is a technical literary term for any text that follows a rhyme scheme, including lyrics.

In summary, 歌词 is the most versatile and modern term for the words of any contemporary song, from pop to rock to folk.

How Formal Is It?

Formel

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Informel

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Grammaire à connaître

Exemples par niveau

1

歌词在哪里？

Where are the lyrics?

Simple question with '在哪里'.

2

我不认识这些歌词。

I don't know these lyrics.

Negative sentence with '不认识' (don't recognize).

3

这首歌的歌词很美。

The lyrics of this song are beautiful.

Possessive '的' + Adjective '很美'.

4

请看歌词。

Please look at the lyrics.

Polite command using '请'.

5

歌词很简单。

The lyrics are simple.

Subject + Adjective structure.

6

我喜欢这句歌词。

I like this line of lyrics.

Measure word '句' for a single line.

7

他在写歌词。

He is writing lyrics.

Continuous action with '在'.

8

你会唱这段歌词吗？

Can you sing this section of lyrics?

Modal verb '会' for ability.

1

这首歌的歌词太快了，我听不清楚。

The lyrics of this song are too fast; I can't hear them clearly.

Resultative complement '听不清楚'.

2

我把歌词写在纸上了。

I wrote the lyrics on the paper.

'把' construction for disposal.

3

你能帮我翻译一下歌词吗？

Can you help me translate the lyrics for a bit?

Verb + '一下' for a short duration.

4

这些歌词很有意思。

These lyrics are very interesting.

Adjective '很有意思'.

5

我记住了第一段歌词。

I memorized the first section of the lyrics.

Resultative complement '记住' (memorize).

6

歌词里有很多新单词。

There are many new words in the lyrics.

Locative '里' (inside).

7

这首歌没有歌词，是纯音乐。

This song has no lyrics; it's pure music.

Negative '没有'.

8

我想学这首歌的歌词。

I want to learn the lyrics of this song.

Desire verb '想'.

1

虽然我听不懂旋律，但我被歌词感动了。

Although I don't understand the melody, I was moved by the lyrics.

Conjunction '虽然...但是...'.

2

这段歌词表达了作者对家乡的思念。

This section of lyrics expresses the author's longing for their hometown.

Verb '表达' (express).

3

为了记住歌词，我听了这首歌五十遍。

In order to remember the lyrics, I listened to this song fifty times.

Purpose clause '为了'.

4

这句歌词的语法有点复杂。

The grammar of this line of lyrics is a bit complex.

Adverb '有点' + Adjective.

5

他在网上搜索这首歌的歌词。

He is searching for the lyrics of this song online.

Prepositional phrase '在网上'.

6

这首歌的歌词押韵押得很自然。

The lyrics of this song rhyme very naturally.

Degree complement '得'.

7

我不确定这段歌词的具体含义。

I'm not sure about the specific meaning of this section of lyrics.

Noun '含义' (meaning).

8

有些歌词在不同的语境下有不同的解释。

Some lyrics have different interpretations in different contexts.

Measure word '些' for plural.

1

这首歌的歌词充满了对社会不公的批判。

The lyrics of this song are full of criticism of social injustice.

Verb '充满' (be full of).

2

优秀的歌词往往能引起听众的共鸣。

Excellent lyrics often resonate with the audience.

Verb '引起' + '共鸣' (resonate).

3

他擅长创作具有中国风色彩的歌词。

He is good at creating lyrics with a 'Chinese style' flavor.

Verb '擅长' (be good at).

4

这段歌词运用了大量的比喻和拟人手法。

This section of lyrics uses a large number of metaphors and personification techniques.

Verb '运用' (utilize).

5

歌词的优劣直接影响到一首歌的流行程度。

The quality of the lyrics directly affects the popularity of a song.

Subject '优劣' (pros and cons/quality).

6

即便没有伴奏，这些歌词读起来也像一首诗。

Even without accompaniment, these lyrics read like a poem.

Conjunction '即便...也...'.

7

很多网络歌曲的歌词虽然通俗，但缺乏深度。

The lyrics of many internet songs are popular/common but lack depth.

Adjective '通俗' (popular/common).

8

他正在为新专辑的歌词进行最后的润色。

He is doing the final polishing for the lyrics of the new album.

Verb '润色' (polish/refine).

1

这些歌词巧妙地融合了古典文学与现代口语。

These lyrics skillfully blend classical literature with modern colloquialisms.

Adverb '巧妙地' (skillfully).

2

歌词中蕴含的哲学思想值得我们深思。

The philosophical thoughts contained in the lyrics are worth our deep reflection.

Verb '蕴含' (contain/imply).

3

翻译歌词时，不仅要传达字面意思，更要捕捉其神韵。

When translating lyrics, one must not only convey the literal meaning but also capture its spirit.

'不仅...更...' structure.

4

这首歌的歌词是对那个动荡时代的真实写照。

The lyrics of this song are a true portrayal of that turbulent era.

Noun '写照' (portrayal).

5

由于歌词涉及敏感话题，这首歌曾被禁止播放。

Because the lyrics involved sensitive topics, this song was once banned from broadcast.

Causal '由于'.

6

词作者通过意识流的歌词展现了内心的挣扎。

The lyricist showed inner struggle through stream-of-consciousness lyrics.

Prepositional phrase '通过...'.

7

歌词的节奏感与旋律的起伏配合得天衣无缝。

The rhythm of the lyrics and the fluctuations of the melody complement each other perfectly.

Idiom '天衣无缝' (seamless).

8

探讨现代歌词对青少年价值观的影响是一个复杂的课题。

Exploring the influence of modern lyrics on teenagers' values is a complex subject.

Complex subject phrase.

1

其歌词之瑰丽、意象之奇特，在当今乐坛实属罕见。

The magnificence of its lyrics and the strangeness of its imagery are truly rare in today's music scene.

Literary '之' and '实属'.

2

歌词以极其隐晦的笔触勾勒出了一幅末世图景。

The lyrics outline a post-apocalyptic picture with extremely obscure strokes.

Adverbial '以...笔触'.

3

纵观其创作生涯，歌词风格经历了从激进到平淡的蜕变。

Looking across his creative career, the style of his lyrics underwent a transformation from radical to plain.

Verb '蜕变' (metamorphosis/transformation).

4

这些歌词不仅是艺术创作，更是对人性深处的剖析。

These lyrics are not just artistic creations, but an analysis of the depths of human nature.

Noun '剖析' (dissection/analysis).

5

歌词中的政治隐喻与当时的社会变革遥相呼应。

The political metaphors in the lyrics echo the social changes of the time.

Idiom '遥相呼应' (echo from afar).

6

即便在翻译中丧失了部分韵律，歌词的文学价值依然不减。

Even if some rhythm is lost in translation, the literary value of the lyrics remains undiminished.

Verb '丧失' (lose).

7

该词作对虚无主义的探讨，使之超越了流行音乐的范畴。

The lyric's exploration of nihilism makes it transcend the scope of pop music.

Noun '范畴' (category/scope).

8

歌词中叠词的运用，营造出一种如梦似幻的氛围。

The use of reduplicated words in the lyrics creates a dreamlike atmosphere.

Noun '氛围' (atmosphere).

Collocations courantes

写歌词
记歌词
背歌词
改歌词
翻译歌词
歌词大意
歌词本
歌词同步
歌词创作
歌词解析

Phrases Courantes

看歌词

听歌词

记不住歌词

歌词很美

歌词押韵

歌词深刻

歌词感人

一段歌词

一句歌词

歌词海报

Souvent confondu avec

歌词 vs 歌名 (Song title)

歌词 vs 歌手 (Singer)

歌词 vs 台词 (Lines in a movie)

Expressions idiomatiques

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Facile à confondre

歌词 vs

歌词 vs

歌词 vs

Structures de phrases

Famille de mots

Apparenté

Comment l'utiliser

Context

Used for all genres of music.

Difference

歌词 (noun) vs 作词 (verb/credit line).

Erreurs courantes
  • Using '个' as a measure word.
  • Saying '听歌词' when you mean 'listening to the song' (听歌).
  • Confusing '歌词' with '台词' (movie lines).
  • Mispronouncing 'cí' as 'chí'.
  • Forgetting the '的' in '这首歌的歌词'.

Astuces

Sing Along

Listen to songs while reading the lyrics to improve character recognition and rhythm.

Note the Verbs

Remember that '写' (write) and '记' (remember) are the most common verbs used with lyrics.

KTV Practice

KTV is the best place to practice reading lyrics quickly under pressure.

Measure Words

Always use '句' for lines; it makes your Chinese sound much more natural.

Lyric Posters

Many Chinese apps allow you to make 'lyric posters'—a great way to share what you learn.

Tone Check

Ensure 'cí' is a rising second tone, not a flat first tone.

Handwriting

Try transcribing lyrics by hand to improve your writing speed and memory.

Dictation

Try to write down the lyrics of a simple song without looking at the text first.

Professional Credits

Look for '作词' in song credits to identify the lyricist.

Ask Friends

Ask Chinese friends to explain the 'meaning' (意思) behind poetic lyrics.

Mémorise-le

Moyen mnémotechnique

Gē (Song) + Cí (Words) = Songwords (Lyrics).

Origine du mot

Compound of 歌 (song) and 词 (text/words). 词 originally referred to a specific poetic form in the Song Dynasty.

Contexte culturel

Lyrics are displayed with a bouncing ball or color change to help singers.

Known for 'China Wind' (中国风) lyrics using classical imagery.

People often use '扎心了' (heart-piercing) to describe emotional lyrics.

Pratique dans la vie réelle

Contextes réels

Amorces de conversation

"你最喜欢哪首歌的歌词？"

"你觉得歌词重要还是旋律重要？"

"你能听懂这首歌的歌词吗？"

"你有没有因为歌词而哭过？"

"你会自己写歌词吗？"

Sujets d'écriture

写一段你最喜欢的歌词，并解释为什么喜欢它。

描述一次你因为歌词而产生共鸣的经历。

如果你要写一首歌，你的歌词会关于什么？

Questions fréquentes

10 questions

Use '段' (duàn) for a section or '句' (jù) for a single line.

In Chinese, nouns don't have plural forms, so it can mean 'lyric' or 'lyrics' depending on context.

You can say '作词人' (zuòcí rén) or '词作者' (cí zuòzhě).

Yes, it applies to all musical genres including rap.

歌词 are written for music; 诗 (poetry) is written for reading, though they overlap.

歌词很深刻 (Gēcí hěn shēnkè).

我忘词了 (Wǒ wàngcí le) or 我忘记歌词了.

Usually '唱词' is used in traditional opera, but '歌词' is understood.

It's better to say '一句歌词' (one line) or '一段歌词' (one section).

Type '[Song Name] 歌词'.

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