sênh ca

Trẻ em vui vẻ hát sênh ca trong lớp học.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Singing: The primary meaning of "sênh ca" is the act of singing or vocal performance, often implying a joyful or melodious expression.
   • Song: It can also refer to a song itself, or the art of vocal music.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Tiếng sênh ca của cô ấy rất trong trẻo. (Her singing is very clear and pure.)
  • Buổi tối, ngôi làng vang lên những khúc sênh ca. (In the evening, the village resounds with songs.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "sênh ca" carries a somewhat literary or poetic nuance and is less common in everyday modern speech than the more general word "ca hát" (singing).

Variants and Related Words

• Ca hát (v/n): to sing / singing. This is the standard, more commonly used term.

  • Cô ấy rất thích ca hát. (She really likes to sing.)

• Ca khúc (n): song, musical composition.

  • Đây là một ca khúc nổi tiếng. (This is a famous song.)

Synonyms

• Singing: the act of producing musical tones with the voice.
• Vocal music: music performed by singers.

Related Idioms

• : An idiom suggesting that when singing, one must consider the audience; metaphorically, it means to act appropriately for the situation or person one is dealing with.