ceoi1 daa2吹打
Jyutpingceoi1 daa2
Yalechēui dá
Definition
To play wind and percussion instruments.
colloquialother
How it's used
Refers specifically to the performance of traditional Chinese wind and percussion instruments, often associated with festive or ceremonial events. It carries a slightly informal or even noisy connotation when used in daily conversation to describe loud music. Unlike formal terms for musical performance, this word focuses on the physical action of blowing and beating instruments.
Examples
keoi5 dei6 hai2 dou6 ceoi1 daa2 hou2 cou4 aa4
佢哋喺度吹打，好嘈呀。
They are playing music there, it is so noisy.
Related words
Common phrases
ceoi1 ceoi1 daa2 daa2
吹吹打打
playing music noisily
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe playing modern instruments like the piano or guitar, as it is strictly reserved for traditional wind and percussion ensembles.
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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