cing1 coeng3清唱
Jyutpingcing1 coeng3
Yalechīng cheung
Definition
To sing acappella; to sing without any musical accompaniment.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the absence of instrumental support rather than the style of music. It is frequently used in casual settings when someone is asked to perform on the spot without a backing track or karaoke machine. While it implies a solo performance, it can also describe a group singing without instruments.
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Related words
Common phrases
sing a segment a cappella
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply singing softly or quietly, as the core meaning is strictly about the lack of musical accompaniment.
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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.
