Usages of diǎngē
我 正在 点歌。wǒ zhèngzài diǎngē.
I am selecting a song.
他 正在 看 歌单 点歌。tā zhèngzài kàn gēdān diǎngē.
He is looking at the playlist and selecting a song.
我们 在 这个 热闹 的 包厢 里 轮流 点歌。wǒmen zài zhège rènao de bāoxiāng lǐ lúnliú diǎngē.
We take turns choosing songs in this lively private room.
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