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Definition
Harmonica; a small wind instrument played by blowing or sucking air through its reeds.
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How it's used
Playing the harmonica is specifically referred to as 吹口琴, using the verb 吹 which applies to most wind instruments. It is often associated with nostalgic or folk music styles in local culture. Unlike some other instruments, it is small enough to be carried in a pocket, which is why it is sometimes referred to as a pocket instrument.
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He really liked playing the harmonica when he was little.
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Common phrases
to play the harmonica
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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.
