daa2 dip6打碟
Jyutpingdaa2 dip6
Yaledá dihp
Definition
To DJ; to mix and scratch music using turntables, media players, or controllers.
colloquialworkdaily actions
How it's used
Originally referring to the physical act of manipulating vinyl records or Laser Discs, the term has evolved to encompass modern digital DJing and electronic music mixing. It is specifically used for the performance aspect of mixing tracks rather than just playing a playlist. You will frequently hear it used in the context of nightlife and club culture.
Examples
He is DJing at the bar tonight.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply playing music from a computer or phone, which is usually described as 播歌. 打碟 implies a level of active mixing, beat-matching, or performance.
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