jiu4 gwan2搖滾摇滚
Jyutpingjiu4 gwan2
Yaleyìuh gwán
Definition
Rock and roll music.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the musical genre rather than the physical act of rocking or rolling. While it is a loan translation, it has become the standard term in local music scenes and media. It is frequently used in compound forms like 搖滾樂 to clarify the musical context.
Examples
Do you like listening to rock music?
They formed a rock band.
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Grammar guides
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