go1 mai4歌迷
Jyutpinggo1 mai4
Yalegō màih
Definition
A fan of a singer, musician, band, or other music creator.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on fans of vocalists or musical acts. While it shares the suffix 迷 with other terms like 影迷 for movie fans or 書迷 for book lovers, it is strictly reserved for the music industry. It is common to see it used in the context of fan clubs or organized fan bases.
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Common mistake
Avoid using it for general interests like sports or hobbies where 粉絲 is much more common and versatile. 歌迷 sounds slightly more formal or traditional than the ubiquitous loanword 粉絲.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
