jam1 gaai1音階音阶
Jyutpingjam1 gaai1
Yaleyām gāai
Definition
Scale; a series of musical notes arranged by pitch in a regular, repeating pattern.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the technical arrangement of musical notes in ascending or descending order. While it is a standard musical term, it is rarely used in casual daily conversation unless discussing music theory or instrumental practice. Musicians often prefer to use the English loanword scale directly when speaking informally.
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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.
