歌词

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Understanding 歌词 (gēcí)

The word 歌词 specifically refers to the lyrics of a song — the words that are sung. It is a noun commonly used when discussing music, songwriting, or singing.

Usage in Conversation

You will often hear 歌词 used when talking about the content or meaning of a song, for example commenting on how touching or meaningful the lyrics are. It also appears when someone writes or composes songs, emphasizing the textual part.

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Tips

歌词 is always plural in meaning but treated as singular grammatically. It is different from (song) which refers to the entire musical piece. Avoid confusing 歌词 with (qǔ), which means the melody or tune.

Use 歌词 when focusing on the words of a song, especially in contexts like music appreciation, songwriting, or karaoke.

Example Sentences

The lyrics of this song are very touching.

He likes to write lyrics and compose music by himself.

Please help me look up the lyrics of this song.