go1歌
Jyutpinggo1
Yalegō
Definition
Song; an artistic creation combining language and music that can be sung.
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How it's used
While 首 is the standard measure word for songs, 隻 is frequently used in casual speech. Using 隻 makes the tone sound more relaxed and natural in daily conversation compared to the more formal 首.
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sau2首sáuExamples
What kind of songs do you like to sing?
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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