Definition
秧歌 (yāngge) is a lively, traditional folk dance from northern China, often performed during festivals like Spring Festival. It features bright costumes, rhythmic movements, and is typically danced in groups. The word is a proper noun for this specific dance, not a general term for folk dance.
noun
Yangge (a lively folk dance performed at festivals, especially in northern China)
Examples
- ，秧歌。Chūnjié de shíhou, hěnduō rén dōu qù tiào yāng ge.During Spring Festival, many people go to dance yangge.
- 秧歌。Nǎinai niánqīng shí hěn xǐhuan tiào yāng ge.Grandmother really liked to dance yangge when she was young.
- 秧歌，。yāng ge de fúzhuāng fēicháng xiānyàn, dòngzuò yě hěn yǒu jiézòu.Yangge costumes are very bright, and the movements are very rhythmic.
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