Definition
点歌 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to choose or request a song', most commonly used in karaoke (KTV) settings. It is composed of the verb 点 (to select/order) and the noun 歌 (song). When adding measure words, durations, or other objects, the two parts split: 点了一首歌 (diǎn le yì shǒu gē, 'ordered a song') or 点过两次歌 (diǎn guò liǎng cì gē, 'ordered songs twice'). The person you do this for is introduced with 给 or 为 before the verb.
v.o.
to choose/request a song (especially at karaoke)
Examples
- KTV点歌。Wǒmen yìqǐ qù KTV diǎn gē ba.Let's go to KTV to pick songs together.
- 点歌。Tā xǐhuan zài chīfàn de shíhou yòng shǒujī diǎn gē.She likes to request songs on her phone during meals.
- ?Nǐ diǎn le jǐ shǒu gē?How many songs did you request?
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