唱歌 chàng gē to sing a song syn 歌颂 歌頌 gē sòng v. to sing the praises of / to extol / to eulogize syn 唱空城计 唱空城計 chàng kōng chéng jì lit. to sing "The Empty City Stratagem" (idiom) / fig. to put up a bluff to conceal one's weakness / (jocular) (of a place etc) to be empty / (of one's stomach) to be rumbling 捧 pěng v., m.w. to hold or offer with both hands / to sing the praises of / classifier for what can be held in both hands syn 捧场 捧場 pěng chǎng v. to show one's support for a performer or theatrical troupe etc by attending their show / to attend an event to cheer on the participants / to patronize a restaurant or store / to sing the praises of syn 对口 對口 duì kǒu (of two performers) to speak or sing alternately / to be fit for the purposes of a job or task / (of food) to suit sb's taste syn 高歌 gāo gē to sing loudly / to lift one's voice in song syn 高唱 gāo chàng to sing loudly / fig. to mouth slogans syn 悲歌 bēi gē to sing with solemn fervor / sad, stirring song / elegy / dirge / threnody syn 歌德 gē dé to sing the praises of sb 弹唱 彈唱 tán chàng to sing and play (plucked string instrument) 献丑 獻醜 xiàn chǒu (used self-deprecatingly, e.g. when asked to sing a song) to put one's artistic incompetence on display 清唱 qīng chàng to sing opera arias without staging, costume or makeup / to sing a cappella 可歌可泣 kě gē kě qì lit. you can sing or you can cry (idiom) / fig. deeply moving / happy and sad / inspiring and tragic syn 成报 成報 chéng bào Sing Pao Daily News 对歌 對歌 duì gē answering phrase of duet / to sing antiphonal answer syn 卖唱 賣唱 mài chàng to sing for a living 歌功颂德 歌功頌德 gē gōng sòng dé to sing sb's praises (mostly derogatory) syn 称誉 稱譽 chēng yù to acclaim / to sing the praises of syn 齐唱 齊唱 qí chàng to sing in unison 弦歌 xián gē to sing to a string accompaniment / education (a reference to teaching the people Confucian values by means of song in ancient times) 踏歌 tà gē to sing and dance / general term for a round dance 引吭高歌 yǐn háng gāo gē to sing at the top of one's voice (idiom) syn 唱高调 唱高調 chàng gāo diào to sing the high part / to speak fine sounding but empty words (idiom) syn 唱双簧 唱雙簧 chàng shuāng huáng lit. to sing a duet / fig. to collaborate with sb / also used satirically: to play second fiddle to syn 树碑立传 樹碑立傳 shù bēi lì zhuàn lit. to erect a stele and write a biography (idiom) / to monumentalize / to glorify / to sing the praises of syn 对酒当歌 對酒當歌 duì jiǔ dāng gē lit. sing to accompany wine (idiom) / fig. life is short, make merry while you can 能歌善舞 néng gē shàn wǔ can sing and dance (idiom) / fig. a person of many talents 星岛 星島 xīng dǎo Sing Tao, Hong Kong media group and publisher of Sing Tao Daily 星島日報|星岛日报 引吭高声 引吭高聲 yǐn háng gāo shēng (idiom) To open one’s throat and sing loudly. It also means to sing at the top of one’s voice. 哢 lòng to sing or chirp (of birds) / music sound 星岛日报 星島日報 xīng dǎo rì bào Sing Tao Daily, Hong Kong newspaper 一鼻孔出气 一鼻孔出氣 yī bí kǒng chū qì lit. to breathe through the same nostril (idiom) / fig. two people say exactly the same thing (usually derog.) / to sing from the same hymn sheet syn 五音不全 wǔ yīn bù quán tone deaf / unable to sing in tune syn 唱曲 chàng qǔ to sing a song 悲歌当哭 悲歌當哭 bēi gē dàng kū to sing instead of weep (idiom) 抬轿子 抬轎子 tái jiào zi to carry sb in a sedan chair / flatter / sing praises syn 海上花列传 海上花列傳 hǎi shàng huā liè zhuàn The Sing-Song Girls of Shanghai by Han Bangqing 韓邦慶|韩邦庆[Han2 Bang1 qing4], long novel of lower life in Classical Chinese and Jiangsu vernacular / translated into Putonghua as 海上花 by Iris Chang 琴瑟和鸣 琴瑟和鳴 qín sè hé míng in perfect harmony / in sync / lit. qin and se sing in harmony 真声最高音 真聲最高音 zhēn shēng zuì gāo yīn (music) the highest note one can sing in a natural (non-falsetto) voice 统一口径 統一口徑 tǒng yī kǒu jìng to adopt a unified approach to discussing an issue / to sing from the same hymn sheet 唱K chàng K (slang) to sing karaoke 击鼓传花 擊鼓傳花 jī gǔ chuán huā beat the drum, pass the flower (game in which players sit in a circle passing a flower around while a drum is beaten – when the drumbeat stops, the player holding the flower must sing a song, answer a question, or drink a glass of wine etc) 连麦 連麥 lián mài (of two people in different locations) to sing or otherwise perform together using communications technology 到什么山上，唱什么歌 到什麼山上，唱什麼歌 dào shén me shān shàng , chàng shén me gē lit. whatever mountain one is on, one should sing its songs (idiom) / fig. when in Rome, do as the Romans do 主唱 zhǔ chàng to sing the lead vocals / lead singer 原唱 yuán chàng to sing the original version of a song (as opposed to a cover version) / singer who performs the original version of a song 长歌当哭 cháng gē dàng kū (idiom) To sing at length or write poetry instead of weeping, thereby expressing the sorrow and indignation one feels. syn 吹弹歌舞 chuī tán gē wǔ (idiom) To play instruments, sing, and dance. The expression generally refers to musical and dance entertainment. 低唱浅斟 低唱淺斟 dì chàng qiǎn zhēn (idiom) To sing softly while drinking leisurely. It describes a relaxed, comfortable, and carefree state. 低吟浅唱 dī yín qiǎn chàng (idiom) To hum or sing a lyrical song softly. It can also describe the quiet singing of small insects at night. 放歌纵酒 fàng gē zòng jiǔ (idiom) To sing at the top of one’s voice and drink without restraint. It describes exuberant celebration and wholehearted enjoyment. 歌于斯，哭于斯 gē yú sī kū yú sī (idiom) To sing here and cry here: refers to the home where one settles and experiences both the joys and sorrows of family life. 击筑悲歌 jī zhù bēi gē (idiom) To strike a zhu and sing a tragic, stirring song / it describes a resolute and poignant atmosphere. 慷慨悲歌 kāng kǎi bēi gē (idiom) To sing with intense emotion in order to express a solemn, heroic, or tragic feeling. 浅斟低唱 淺斟低唱 qiǎn zhēn dī chàng (idiom) To sip wine slowly and sing in a low voice. It describes the leisurely pleasures enjoyed by scholar-officials in the feudal era. 拳不离手，曲不离口 quán bù lí shǒu qǔ bù lí kǒu (idiom) Martial artists must practice regularly, and singers must sing often. Figuratively, only diligent and continuous practice leads to mastery. 鹊笑鸠舞 què xiào jiū wǔ (idiom) Magpies sing joyfully and turtledoves dance. An old congratulatory expression used on festive or happy occasions. 一口颂歌 yī kǒu sòng gē (idiom) To praise someone unanimously / for everyone to sing the same person’s praises. 亢音高唱 gāng yīn gāo chàng (idiom) To open one’s throat and sing loudly. 仰而赋诗 仰而賦詩 yang er fu shi (idiom) To sing or compose verse while looking up. 取瑟而歌 qǔ sè ér gē (idiom) To play the se and sing. Figuratively, it means expressing one's feelings or intentions in an indirect, roundabout way. 吹叶嚼蕊 chuī yè jiáo ruǐ (idiom) To play a wind instrument or sing. 吹花嚼蕊 chuī huā jiáo ruǐ (idiom) ① To play an instrument or sing. ② By extension, to repeatedly refine the sounds, rhythms, and wording of a text. 嘤鸣求友声 嚶鳴求友聲 yīng míng qiú yǒu shēng (idiom) Birds sing softly to call for companions. It metaphorically refers to seeking friends who share one's aspirations. 嘤鸣求声 嚶鳴求聲 yīng míng qiú shēng (idiom) Originally, birds sing to seek a response from their companions. Figuratively, it refers to seeking friends who share one’s ideals. 康衢之谣 kāng qú zhī yáo (idiom) To sing songs on a broad, unobstructed road. It is mainly used figuratively to evoke an age of peace and prosperity. 式歌式舞 shì gē shì wǔ (idiom) To sing and dance at the same time, expressing unrestrained delight. 引吭悲歌 yǐn háng bēi gē (idiom) To sing loudly and freely, giving full rein to one’s voice. 引吭高唱 yǐn háng gāo chàng (idiom) To sing loudly and fully, projecting one’s voice from the throat. 弹铗求通 彈鋏求通 tán jiá qiú tōng (idiom) Originally, to strike the hilt of one’s sword and sing to express a request. It later refers to seeking help or favor from another person. 恒舞酣歌 héng wǔ hān gē (idiom) To dance for long periods and sing with abandon. It describes a luxurious, dissipated life devoted to pleasure rather than work. 悲歌慷慨 bēi gē kāng kǎi (idiom) To sing with passionate intensity in order to express a heroic and tragic spirit. 打牙打令 dǎ yá dǎ lìng (idiom) To chat, sing ditties, and joke around. 挠喉捩嗓 撓喉捩嗓 náo hóu liè sǎng (idiom) To sing off-key or out of tune, failing to follow the rules of melody and rhythm. 更唱迭和 gēng chàng dié hé (idiom) ① To sing in turn and respond to one another. ② To exchange poems or verses. ③ To echo one another and act in coordination. 朝歌夜舞 zhāo gē yè wǔ (idiom) To sing in the morning and dance at night. It describes someone immersed in the pleasures of singing and dancing. 朝歌暮宴 zhāo gē mù yàn (idiom) From morning to evening, one does nothing but sing, dance, and feast. It describes a life of excessive pleasure. 歌吟笑呼 gē yín xiào hū (idiom) To sing loudly or softly, laugh wildly, and cheer enthusiastically. It describes exuberant feelings expressed after drinking. 歌舞太平 gē wǔ tài píng (idiom) To sing and dance in celebration of peace and prosperity. It also refers critically to glossing over problems and pretending that all is well. 涂歌邑诵 tú gē yì sòng (idiom) People on the roads and in the towns all sing and recite praises. It describes a peaceful time when the population is happy. 涂歌里抃 tú gē lǐ biàn (idiom) People on the roads sing and those in the neighborhoods dance. The expression describes a peaceful and prosperous age in which the people are happy. 燕舞莺啼 yàn wǔ yīng tí (idiom) Swallows dance in the air while orioles sing. It describes a bright, lively spring scene. 燕舞莺歌 yàn wǔ yīng gē (idiom) Swallows dance in the air while orioles sing. The expression describes the brightness and beauty of spring scenery. 狂歌痛饮 kuáng gē tòng yǐn (idiom) To drink heartily and sing uninhibitedly, giving free rein to one’s joy. It describes a happy and exuberant mood. 独弦哀歌 dú xián āi gē (idiom) To play a stringed instrument alone and sing a mournful song / figuratively, to deliberately flout convention in order to stand out and gain fame. 痛饮狂歌 tòng yǐn kuáng gē (idiom) To drink freely and sing exuberantly. It suggests living with carefree, unrestrained enjoyment. 矜己自饰 矜己自飾 jīn jǐ zhì shì (idiom) To boast about oneself and sing one’s own praises. The expression is derogatory. 舞鸾歌凤 wǔ luán gē fèng (idiom) The male and female phoenixes sing and dance together. Metaphorically, it describes deep affection between a man and a woman. 