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Jyutpingjam1
Yaleyām
Definition
Sound, tone, or pitch; the pronunciation of a character.
- sound; pronunciation of a character
- pitch; tone; frequency of a sound
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the pronunciation of characters or the quality of a sound, rather than general noise. When discussing the pronunciation of a word, it is common to combine it with 讀 to form 讀音. It is distinct from 聲, which is more broadly used for noise or human voice.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 聲, which is used for general noise or a person's voice. Use 音 when specifically talking about the pronunciation of a character or a musical note.
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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.
