coeng3 pin2唱片
Jyutpingcoeng3 pin2
Yalecheung pín
Definition
A musical record or disc.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to physical media like vinyl or CDs, rather than digital music files. While younger generations often use streaming services, this term remains the standard way to describe physical albums in a collection or retail context.
Measure word
zoeng1張jēungExamples
I still have many old records at home.
Which record do you like to listen to?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to refer to a single digital song file, as it implies a physical format or a full album release.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
