ji6 cung4 zau3二重奏
Jyutpingji6 cung4 zau3
Yaleyih chùhng jau
Definition
Duet, a musical piece played by two instruments; also figuratively used for a duo of two combined things.
- duet; a musical piece performed by two instruments
- figurativeduo; a combination of two things
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How it's used
Beyond the musical context, this term is sometimes used metaphorically to describe two people or things working in perfect harmony or acting in tandem. It carries a sense of balance and coordination that implies both parts are equally essential to the final result.
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sau2首sáuExamples
The duet they are playing right now sounds really good.
Have you heard this violin duet before?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this for a vocal performance by two people, as the term specifically refers to instrumental music. For a vocal duet, use 合唱 instead.
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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.
