daai6 dip6大碟
Jyutpingdaai6 dip6
Yaledaaih dihp
Definition
A music album; a long-playing record.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a full length musical collection rather than a single song or an extended play. While the term is understood by everyone, younger generations often use the English loanword album directly in casual conversation.
Measure word
zoeng1張jēungExamples
He released a new album, the songs are very good.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal meaning of a large plate used for food, which is also written as 大碟. Context is usually sufficient to distinguish between the two, but avoid using it in a restaurant setting unless you are specifically talking about music.
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