dim2 go1點歌点歌
Jyutpingdim2 go1
Yaledím gō
Definition
To request a song to be played or performed on the radio, in a show, or at karaoke.
colloquialdaily actionscommunication
How it's used
This term is deeply tied to the culture of radio request shows and karaoke boxes where choosing a specific track is a social act. It functions as a verb phrase where the object is the song itself, but it can also be used intransitively when the context of the song is already clear.
Examples
Related words
Common phrases
request a song for someone to listen to
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply choosing a song from a list in a private setting, as the term implies a request made to a third party or a public system.
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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.
