Meaning of 演唱会
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- vocal recital or concert
How to use 演唱会
演唱会 is used for pop, rock, or singer concerts where vocals are the focus. It often goes with the verbs 去 (qù) or 看 (kàn) and the measure word 场 (chǎng). Example: 我们周末去看演唱会吧。(Wǒmen zhōumò qù kàn yǎnchànghuì ba.) Let's go to a concert this weekend.
Break it into three parts: 演 (yǎn) to perform, 唱 (chàng) to sing, and 会 (huì) a gathering. A gathering where people perform singing is a concert.
Common mistake: Learners often use 演唱会 for any concert. A classical or instrumental concert is usually 音乐会 (yīnyuèhuì). Also keep 唱 (chàng) in the fourth tone. It is not chǎng like the measure word 场.
演唱会 in example sentences
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演 yǎn · to perform · 14 strokes
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唱 chàng · to sing · 11 strokes
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会 huì · can · 6 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 演唱会.
| 一会儿 | yīhuìr | a moment; a while |
| 唱歌 | chànggē | to sing a song |
| 开会 | kāihuì | to hold or attend a meeting |
| 机会 | jīhuì | opportunity; chance |
| 晚会 | wǎnhuì | evening party |
| 音乐会 | yīnyuèhuì | concert |
| 那会儿 | nàhuìr | at that time (in the past or the future); also pr. [nei4 hui4 r5] |
| 不一会儿 | bù yīhuìr | |
| 表演 | biǎoyǎn | play; show |
| 社会 | shèhuì | society |
| 会议 | huìyì | meeting; conference |
| 演出 | yǎnchū | to act (in a play); to perform |
Questions about 演唱会
What does 演唱会 mean?
演唱会 (yǎnchànghuì) means "vocal recital or concert" and is used as a noun.
How do you write 演唱会?
演唱会 is made of 3 characters: 演 (14 strokes), 唱 (11 strokes), 会 (6 strokes). That is 31 strokes in total.
Is 演唱会 an HSK word?
Yes. 演唱会 is on the HSK 3 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
How is 演唱会 written in traditional Chinese?
In traditional characters, 演唱会 is written 演唱會.
Do you say 看演唱会 or 听演唱会?
Both are heard, but 看演唱会 (kàn yǎnchànghuì) is the most common. Concerts are seen as a live show, not only something you listen to. 听 is fine when you focus on the music itself.
How do I say a specific singer's concert?
Put the singer's name before the word, often with 的. For example, 周杰伦的演唱会 (Zhōu Jiélún de yǎnchànghuì) means Jay Chou's concert. For a concert tour, people say 巡回演唱会 (xúnhuí yǎnchànghuì).