daai6 diu6大調大调
Jyutpingdaai6 diu6
Yaledaaih diuh
Definition
Major key or major scale in Western music, typically sounding brighter than a minor key.
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How it's used
Music theory terminology in Cantonese often relies on English loanwords or direct translations of Western concepts. While musicians use the term freely, it is rarely encountered outside of musical contexts or discussions about song composition. It serves as a direct counterpart to 小調, and speakers will often contrast the two when describing the mood of a piece.
Examples
Do you think major keys sound happier?
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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.
