唱首歌吧
chàng shǒu gē ba
Let's sing a song
唱首歌吧 (chàng shǒu gē ba) is a casual and friendly suggestion to sing a song, often used to entertain or pass the time, such as during a car ride. The measure word 首 (shǒu) specifically counts songs and poems.
What does 唱首歌吧 (chàng shǒu gē ba) mean?
唱首歌吧 (chàng shǒu gē ba) means “let's sing a song” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “sing a song particle.”
When to use it
Casual and friendly. It's a gentle suggestion. To ask “Do you want to sing a song?” you could say 你想唱首歌吗 (nǐ xiǎng chàng shǒu gē ma)?
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “CHAHNG shoh GUH bah.” 唱 falls, 首 dips (third tone), 歌 is high and level, and 吧 is light.
Other ways to say it
- 唱吧！chàng ba!Let's sing!
- 想唱首歌吗？xiǎng chàng shǒu gē ma?Want to sing a song?
- 来唱歌！lái chàng gē!Come sing!
Examples
我们一起唱首歌吧！
wǒmen yīqǐ chàng shǒu gē ba!
Let's sing a song together!
路上有点无聊，唱首歌吧。
lùshang yǒudiǎn wúliáo, chàng shǒu gē ba.
It's a bit boring on the road, let's sing a song.
你最喜欢唱什么歌？
nǐ zuì xǐhuan chàng shénme gē?
What's your favorite song to sing?
Pro tip: 首 (shǒu) is the specific measure word for songs and poems, distinguishing them from other types of music or performances.
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