go1 taan4歌壇歌坛
Jyutpinggo1 taan4
Yalegō tàahn
Definition
The music business, or a historical venue where Cantonese opera and songs were performed.
- historicala venue where singers performed Cantonese operatic songs in the 20th century
- the music industry; the singing world
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the professional music circle or industry, often carrying a slightly nostalgic or formal tone when discussing the history of local performers. While it historically described venues for Cantonese opera singers, it now functions as a general term for the entertainment or singing business. It is less common in casual daily chatter than terms like 樂壇.
Examples
She used to sing in the music scene for many years.
This senior is still a legendary figure in the music industry.
Related words
Common phrases
superstar of the music industry
newcomer to the music scene
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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.
