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qǔ, qū

Description

"曲"读作"qǔ"的时候,常常表示歌曲或者音乐。

When "曲" is pronounced "qǔ", it often means a song or music.

读作"qū"的时候,意思是弯的,不直。

When pronounced "qū", it means bent or not straight.

Meanings

song; musical piece; melody

这首曲很好听。

This song is very pleasant to listen to.

bent; crooked; curved

这条路是弯曲的。

This road is winding.

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Notes

  • Reading

    曲 is qǔ for "song/melody" but qū for "bent/crooked".

  • Nuance

    曲子 (qǔzi) is the common colloquial word for a piece of music.

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