baa1 cung4 gun2巴松管
Jyutpingbaa1 cung4 gun2
Yalebā chùhng gún
Definition
Bassoon; a woodwind instrument.
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How it's used
Bassoon is a loanword based on the English name, and it is primarily used in formal musical contexts or school settings. Because it is a specific orchestral instrument, you will rarely hear it in casual daily conversation unless discussing music or hobbies.
Measure word
zi1支jīExamples
He has been learning the bassoon for a long time.
Have you heard a bassoon performance yet?
Related words
Common phrases
to play the bassoon
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
