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Yalegō sīng
Definition
Famous singer; a singing star who has many fans.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a celebrity singer who has achieved a high level of fame and public recognition. While 歌手 is a neutral term for anyone who sings professionally, 歌星 implies a level of stardom, media attention, and a fan base. It is rarely used for classical musicians or niche artists, focusing instead on pop culture icons.
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Her dream when she was a child was to become a famous singer.
Which famous singer do you think has the best vocal skills?
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Common mistake
Do not use this word for someone who just sings as a hobby or a local performer who lacks fame. Using it for a regular singer might sound sarcastic or overly grand.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
