唱词 (chàng cí) — (in Chinese opera) libretto; (of a ballad or song) lyrics, words
Definition
唱词 (chàng cí) refers to the words or lyrics of a sung piece — specifically the libretto of Chinese opera or the text of a ballad. It is a written, formal term rather than everyday 歌词 (lyrics of modern pop songs).
noun
(in Chinese opera) libretto(of a ballad or song) lyricswords
Examples
- 唱词。Zhè duàn chàng cí hěn jīng diǎn.This libretto is a classic.
- 唱词。Tā bèi le zhěng duàn chàng cí.He recited the entire libretto.
- 唱词。chàng cí Fǎn yìng le dāng shí de shè huì fēng sú.The lyrics reflect the social customs of that time.
Browse more HSK 7-9 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.