haau1 gik1 ngok6 hei3敲擊樂器敲击乐器
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Definition
Percussion instruments.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to instruments that produce sound by being struck, shaken, or scraped. While technically accurate, it is a formal term often used in music education or professional contexts. In casual conversation, people are more likely to refer to specific instruments like 鼓 or 鈸 rather than using this collective noun.
Measure word
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He really likes playing percussion instruments.
Do you know how to play these percussion instruments?
Related words
Common phrases
percussion instrument performance
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
