coeng3 zok3 jan4唱作人
Jyutpingcoeng3 zok3 jan4
Yalecheung jok yàhn
Definition
Singer-songwriter; a musician who writes and performs their own songs.
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How it's used
This term is a direct compound of 唱 and 作, highlighting the dual identity of an artist who composes their own music and performs it. It is frequently used in the context of the Hong Kong music industry to distinguish artists who have creative control over their work from those who are purely performers. The term carries a sense of artistic respect and authenticity.
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He is a very talented singer-songwriter.
Which local singer-songwriter do you like the most?
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Common phrases
local singer-songwriter
singer-songwriter duo or group
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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.
