jam1 ngok6 dip6音樂碟音乐碟
Jyutpingjam1 ngok6 dip6
Yaleyām ngohk dihp
Definition
A music disc; an audio CD or record.
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How it's used
People in Hong Kong rarely use the full term when referring to modern media, preferring to say CD or just 碟. Using the full term sounds slightly formal or old-fashioned, as if describing a specific physical collection from the past. It is most commonly heard when distinguishing music discs from other types of optical media like game discs or movie discs.
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Where did you buy this music disc?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often try to use this term for digital music files or streaming, but it strictly refers to physical media. If you are talking about digital music, simply use 歌 or 歌曲.
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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.
