gwong2 dung1 go1廣東歌广东歌
Jyutpinggwong2 dung1 go1
Yalegwóng dūng gō
Definition
Cantopop song; a pop song sung in Cantonese.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to popular music sung in Cantonese, which serves as a significant cultural pillar in Hong Kong. While it encompasses various genres, the term is most strongly associated with the golden era of the 1980s and 1990s. It is common to discuss these songs in the context of karaoke culture or local radio broadcasts.
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sau2首sáuExamples
Which Cantopop songs do you usually like to listen to?
The melody of this Cantopop song is nice and the lyrics are touching.
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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.
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
