歌

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 我喜欢这首歌。▶ —
   I like this song.
2. 唱一首歌吧。▶ —
   Sing a song.

Collocations

Mnemonic

歌 gē "song" — phonosemantic: 哥 (older brother, phonetic) + 欠 (open mouth). Measure word: 首 shǒu (for songs and poems). Cognate of Japanese 歌 uta.

Quick check

1. Measure word for 歌?

   • 首 shǒu
   • 本 běn
   • 只 zhī
   • 块 kuài