daai6 hau4大喉
Jyutpingdaai6 hau4
Yaledaaih hàuh
Definition
A style of singing in Cantonese opera, characterized by a high-pitched, robust, and heroic tone.
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How it's used
Daahau is a specific vocal technique in Cantonese opera characterized by a loud, resonant, and masculine delivery. It is primarily used to portray heroic characters or intense emotional outbursts on stage. Unlike softer, more lyrical styles, it demands significant breath control and vocal projection to fill a theater without amplification.
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When he sings in the daahau style, it is very powerful.
Do you know how to appreciate the daahau singing style?
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Common phrases
to sing in the daahau style
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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.
