haam4 seoi2 go1鹹水歌咸水歌

Jyutpinghaam4 seoi2 go1
Yalehàahm séui gō
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Definition

Salty-water song; a type of traditional folk song sung by boat people around the Pearl River Delta.

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How it's used

This term refers specifically to the traditional oral folk music of the Tanka people who lived on boats in the Pearl River Delta. It carries a strong sense of cultural heritage and is often associated with the history of fishing communities. While it literally translates to salt water song, it is a recognized genre name rather than a generic description of sea shanties.

Measure word

sau2sáu

Common phrases

to sing salt water songs

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