Definition
民歌 (mín gē) is the standard term for 'folk song', referring to traditional songs of a region or community. 歌谣 (gē yáo) is a more literary or poetic term for folk songs or ballads, often shorter and simpler; 歌曲 (gē qǔ) is the general word for any song.
noun
folk song
Measure word · 支, 首
Examples
- 民歌。Wǒ māma hěn xǐhuan chàng mín gē.My mother really likes singing folk songs.
- 民歌。Nà zhī mín gē láizì Yúnnán.That folk song comes from Yunnan.
- 民歌。Hěnduō mín gē fǎnyìng le dāngdì de wénhuà.Many folk songs reflect the local culture.
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