This is the 3531st most frequent Chinese word.
歌手
Singer.
The word '歌手' refers to the occupation of being a singer.
这位歌手的嗓音非常独特。
This singer has a very unique voice.
Here '歌手' indicates a specific artist whom the speaker admires.
我最喜欢的歌手是周杰伦。
My favorite singer is Jay Chou.
In this context, '歌手' represents the idea of aspiring to the designation of a singer as a career.