dai1 jam1低音
Jyutpingdai1 jam1
Yaledāi yām
Definition
Low pitch, low-frequency sound, or bass.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the pitch of a sound or voice rather than the volume. While it describes deep tones, it is distinct from 沉, which describes a heavy or muffled quality. Musicians often use this to discuss the bass register in music, but it is equally common in casual conversation to describe someone's natural speaking voice.
Examples
His voice is very low, it sounds quite magnetic.
Can you sing in a lower pitch?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 細聲, which means low volume or quiet. Using 低音 to mean quiet will lead to confusion, as someone can have a very loud voice that is still considered low in pitch.
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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.
