coeng3 gung1唱功

Jyutpingcoeng3 gung1

Yalecheung gūng

名詞

Definition

Proficiency, skill, or ability in singing.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to the technical skill, control, and vocal quality of a singer rather than just their fame or popularity. It is frequently used in entertainment news or when discussing live performances to evaluate whether someone is a professional or just an idol. You will often hear it paired with adjectives like 穩定 or 紮實 to describe a solid, reliable performance.

Examples

keoi5佢coeng3唱gung1功gam3咁hou2好，dim2點gaai2解m4唔heoi3去caam1參gaa1加bei2比coi3賽aa4呀？

Their singing is so good, why don't they go join a competition?

nei4呢wai6位go1歌sau2手ge3嘅coeng3唱gung1功zan1真hai6係hou2好wan2穩ding6定。

This singer's vocal ability is really stable.

Common phrases

coeng3唱gung1功liu5了dak1得

to have excellent singing skills

coeng3唱gung1功zaat3紮sat6實

to have a solid vocal foundation

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 歌喉, which refers more to the natural quality or timbre of a person's voice. 唱功 implies training, practice, and technical mastery, whereas 歌喉 is about the innate sound of the instrument itself.