go1 ci4歌詞歌词
Jyutpinggo1 ci4
Yalegō chìh
Definition
Song lyrics; the words of a song.
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How it's used
Focus on the specific meaning of the words when discussing music, as opposed to general writing or poetry. It is common to pair this with verbs like 填 (to write lyrics) or 記 (to memorize lyrics) when talking about the creative process or learning a song.
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sau2首sáuExamples
The lyrics of this song are written very movingly.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 詩詞, which refers to classical poetry or verse. Using 歌詞 to describe a poem will sound out of place because it specifically implies a musical accompaniment.
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