daai6 tai4 kam4大提琴
Jyutpingdaai6 tai4 kam4
Yaledaaih tàih kàhm
Definition
Cello; a large, four-stringed bowed instrument in the violin family.
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How it's used
While the formal measure word for musical instruments is often 部, musicians frequently use 支 when referring to string instruments like the cello because of its long, stick-like neck. It is common to see people carrying them in large, heavy cases on public transport, which often leads to discussions about how cumbersome they are to travel with.
Measure word
bou6部bouhExamples
Where did you buy your cello?
Related words
Common phrases
to play the cello
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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.
