No. 3,531 in Chinese
歌手
Singer.
In a sentence
这位歌手的嗓音非常独特。
This singer has a very unique voice.
The word '歌手' refers to the occupation of being a singer.
我最喜欢的歌手是周杰伦。
My favorite singer is Jay Chou.
Here '歌手' indicates a specific artist whom the speaker admires.
成为一名歌手需要很高的音乐天赋。
Becoming a singer requires significant musical talent.
In this context, '歌手' represents the idea of aspiring to the designation of a singer as a career.
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