daan1 wong4 gun2單簧管单簧管
Jyutpingdaan1 wong4 gun2
Yaledāan wòhng gún
Definition
Clarinet; a woodwind instrument played by blowing through a single reed.
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How it's used
This term is a direct loan translation of the English word clarinet, following the standard naming convention for Western orchestral instruments in Hong Kong. It is exclusively used in formal or musical contexts, as most people in casual conversation would simply use the English word clarinet instead. When discussing musical proficiency, it is common to pair it with the verb 吹.
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He learned to play the clarinet when he was young.
Do you know where one can buy a clarinet?
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