din6 git3 taa1電結他电结他
Jyutpingdin6 git3 taa1
Yaledihn git tā
Definition
Electric guitar.
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How it's used
Shortening the term to 電結 is extremely common in casual conversation among musicians and music fans. While the full name is used in formal contexts or when being specific, you will rarely hear someone say the full three characters in a relaxed setting. It is almost always treated as a cool or artistic hobby, so it often appears in discussions about bands or local music scenes.
Measure word
zi1支jīExamples
He really likes playing electric guitar and even formed a band.
Where did you buy that electric guitar of yours?
Related words
Common mistake
Beginners often mistakenly use the classifier 個 instead of 支. Because it is a long, thin, or handheld instrument, 支 is the mandatory classifier for all types of guitars.
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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.
