Definition
歌舞 (gē wǔ) specifically means 'song and dance' as a combined performance — it always includes both singing and dancing together. In contrast, 舞蹈 (wǔ dǎo) means 'dance' as an art form (dancing alone), and 舞 (wǔ) is a more literary/formal word for dance or the act of dancing. Use 歌舞 when the performance features both elements as one.
noun
singing and dancing (as a combined performance form)
Examples
- 歌舞。gē wǔ biǎoyǎn ràng rén yìnxiàng shēnkè.The song and dance performance left a deep impression.
- 歌舞。Tā shì yí wèi zhuānyè de gē wǔ yǎnyuán.She is a professional song and dance performer.
- 歌舞。gē wǔ shì chuántǒng wénhuà zhōng zhòngyào de bùfèn.Song and dance is an important part of traditional culture.
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