go1 wing6歌詠歌咏

Jyutpinggo1 wing6

Yalegō wingh

Definition

To sing

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How it's used

This word carries a literary and slightly elevated tone, often associated with artistic or poetic expression rather than casual singing. It implies a sense of reverence or deep emotion directed toward the subject matter. While it can be used in modern contexts, it is most frequently encountered in formal writing or when describing artistic performances.

Examples

keoi5 hou2 zung1 ji3 hai2 gung1 jyun2 go1 wing6 daai6 zi6 jin4

佢好鍾意喺公園歌詠大自然。

He loves to sing praises of nature in the park.

nei5 teng1 gwo3 keoi5 go1 wing6 go2 sau2 si1 mei6 aa4

你聽過佢歌詠嗰首詩未呀？

Have you heard him sing that poem yet?

Common phrases

go1 wing6 tyun4

歌詠團

choir

go1 wing6 bei2 coi3

歌詠比賽

singing competition

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 唱歌, which is the standard, neutral term for singing. Using 歌詠 in a casual setting, such as saying you are going to karaoke, will sound overly dramatic or archaic.