探
戈

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The Chinese word 探戈 is formed by phonetically transliterating the English word "tango". The character 探 (tàn) approximates the sound "tan", and 戈 (gē) approximates "go", combining to replicate the pronunciation of the foreign term for the dance.

Example Sentences Hide

我们在学习探戈。

Wǒmen zài xuéxí tàngē.

We are learning the tango.

探戈是一种优美的双人舞。

Tàngē shì yī zhǒng yōuměi de shuāngrén wǔ.

The tango is an elegant couple's dance.

阿根廷的探戈音乐非常动人。

Āgēntíng de tàngē yīnyuè fēicháng dòngrén.

Argentinian tango music is very moving.

这部电影里的探戈场景令人难忘。

Zhè bù diànyǐng lǐ de tàngē chǎngjǐng lìng rén nánwàng.

The tango scene in this movie is unforgettable.

探戈的起源与发展蕴含着丰富的文化历史。

Tàngē de qǐyuán yǔ fāzhǎn yùnhán zhe fēngfù de wénhuà lìshǐ.

The origin and development of the tango contain a rich cultural history.

Word Definition - 探戈

tàn gē tango (dance) (loanword)

Individual Character Details

探 tàn
戈 gē, gē