coeng3 pun4唱盤唱盘
Jyutpingcoeng3 pun4
Yalecheung pùhn
Definition
Vinyl turntable; a machine used to play vinyl records.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the mechanical device used to play vinyl records. While modern digital music is dominant, this term remains the standard way to describe the hardware for analog enthusiasts. It is often paired with the term 黑膠碟 to clarify the medium being played.
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He still has an old turntable sitting in his house.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 唱機, which is a more general term for any music player or record player. 唱盤 specifically emphasizes the rotating platter mechanism of a turntable.
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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.
