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
They are playing music there, it is so noisy.
Related words
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.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- 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.
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
