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芭樂歌

简芭乐歌 · 繁芭樂歌

Mandarin · pinyin bā lè gē

(Tw) ballad (loanword)
mainstream song

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芭: bā · plantain or banana palm; fragrant
樂: lè · happy, glad; enjoyable; music
歌: gē · song, lyrics; sing, chant; praise
乐: lè · happy, glad; enjoyable; music

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1–4–1 · ba1 le4 ge1

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noun

(chiefly Taiwan) ballad song (a slow form of popular love song)
(chiefly Taiwan) ballad song (a slow form of popular love song) — (derogatory) cheesy pop song

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