jau1 haak3 lei5 lam4優客李林优客李林
Jyutpingjau1 haak3 lei5 lam4
Yaleyāu haak léih làhm
Definition
Ukulele, a Taiwanese pop group active in the 1990s.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the iconic Taiwanese folk duo active in the 1990s, consisting of Terry Lin and Lee Chi. The name is a phonetic transliteration of the English word ukulele, but in Hong Kong, it is almost exclusively used as a proper noun for this musical act rather than the instrument itself. When referring to the small four stringed instrument, locals use the English loanword 烏克麗麗.
Examples
They really like the song 'Admitting Mistakes' by Ukulele.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this group name with the actual musical instrument, which is known as 烏克麗麗 in Cantonese. Using 優客李林 to describe the instrument will cause confusion as listeners will assume you are talking about the singers.
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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.
