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Jyutpingbun6 zau3
Yalebuhn jau
Definition
To play a musical accompaniment for a main melody, singer, or instrument.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the act of providing musical support for a lead melody or vocal performance. It is commonly used in professional contexts like concerts or recording sessions, but also applies to casual settings like karaoke or jamming with friends.
Examples
He played the piano to accompany me, and I sang very happily.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 陪伴, which refers to the act of keeping someone company in a social or emotional sense rather than a musical one.
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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.
