gē cí
paroles; paroles; livret
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这首歌的歌词写得很美。
Zhè shǒu gē de gē cí xiě dé hěn měi.
The lyrics of this song are beautifully written.
我不会唱这首歌的歌词。
Wǒ bù huì chàng zhè shǒu gē de gē cí.
I don't know the lyrics to this song.
这首歌的歌词很有意思。
Zhè shǒu gē de gē cí hěn yǒu yì si.
The lyrics of this song are very interesting.
歌词 (gē cí)
lyrics
曲词 (qū cí)
song lyrics
曲谱 (qūpǔ)
musical score
乐谱 (yuèpǔ)
musical notation
The Chinese word 歌词 (gēcí) for "lyrics" is composed of two characters: 歌 (gē), meaning "song", and 词 (cí), meaning "words". The term 歌词 is used to refer to the written text of a song, which typically consists of verses, choruses, and bridges. The lyrics of a song are an essential part of the musical experience, as they convey the message and emotions of the song. They can be used to tell a story, express feelings, or simply create a mood.The character 歌 (gē) has a long history in Chinese culture, dating back to the ancient times. It was originally used to refer to a type of folk song, but over time it came to be used more broadly to refer to any type of song. The character 词 (cí) also has a long history, and was originally used to refer to a type of classical Chinese poetry. However, in modern Chinese, it is more commonly used to refer to the lyrics of a song.The combination of the characters 歌 and 词 to form the word 歌词 is a natural one, as it reflects the fact that lyrics are both a form of poetry and a part of a song. The term 歌词 is widely used in Chinese-speaking countries and regions, and is an important part of the Chinese language.
