jam1 seon3音訊音讯
Jyutpingjam1 seon3
Yaleyām seun
Definition
Audio or sound, or a message, news, or communication from someone.
- audio; sound
- message; news; mail
neutraltechnologycommunication
How it's used
Refers specifically to digital audio data or signals in a technical context, such as files on a computer or settings on a phone. Unlike the more general term 聲音 which describes any sound heard by the ear, this word is almost exclusively used when discussing technology, recordings, or telecommunications.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
This audio file is too big, I cannot send it over.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe natural sounds like bird chirping or someone talking in person, as it would sound overly clinical or strange. Use 聲音 for general sounds and 錄音 for a recording of someone speaking.
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
