HSK · Level 38
120 words
Chinese word
歌星
Pronunciation
Pinyingē xīng
Meaning
- nounpop singer
Example
歌星在电视上很受欢迎。gē xīng zài diàn shì shàng hěn shòu huān yíng
The pop singer is very popular on TV.
More examples
歌星在音乐节上献唱，观众反响热烈。gē xīng zài yīn yuè jié shàng xiàn chàng guān zhòng fán xiǎng rè liè
The pop singer performed at the music festival, and the audience responded enthusiastically.
Core concept
A well-known performer who shines through singing on stage or in the media.
Common phrases
当红歌星dāng hóng gē xīng
popular pop singer
老牌歌星lǎo pái gē xīng
veteran pop singer
新晋歌星xīn jìn gē xīng
up-and-coming pop singer
Similar words
歌手gē shǒu: A singer who performs songs as a job or as a general activity.
偶像ǒu xiàng: An entertainer or group admired and followed by many fans, often young people.
明星míng xīng: A famous entertainer recognized by the public through movies, television, or similar media.
Definition in Chinese
以唱歌为职业或以唱歌出名的人，常在舞台或媒体上表演。yǐ chàng gē wèi zhí yè huò yǐ chàng gē chū míng de rén cháng zài wǔ tái huò méi tǐ shàng biáo yǎn
Word origin
歌 (gē, "song") + 星 (xīng, "star") presents a singing performer as a star, which gives the word its sense of a celebrated singer.
Usage tips
- In everyday conversation, 歌星 (gēxīng, "pop singer") can sound like a media-style label that highlights fame, making it a good fit for reports about celebrities and performances.