HSK 1-2·Music
How to Talk About Music in Chinese
Learn Mandarin phrases for music, singers, songs, and preferences.
Useful phrases
我喜欢听音乐。
Wǒ xǐhuan tīng yīnyuè.
I like listening to music.
你喜欢哪个歌手？
Nǐ xǐhuan nǎ ge gēshǒu?
Which singer do you like?
这首歌很好听。
Zhè shǒu gē hěn hǎotīng.
This song sounds good.
How to use this pattern
Use 听 with music. Songs often use the measure word 首.
Practice routine
Use “这首歌很好听” to comment on songs.
Common mistake
好听 is for sound and music; 好看 is for visual appearance.
FAQ
What is 歌手?
It means singer.
What does 一首歌 mean?
It means one song.
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