jyut6 jyu5 lau4 hang4 kuk1粵語流行曲粤语流行曲
Jyutpingjyut6 jyu5 lau4 hang4 kuk1
Yaleyuht yúh làuh hàhng kūk
Definition
Cantopop; Cantonese pop music.
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How it's used
People in Hong Kong almost exclusively refer to this genre as 廣東歌 in casual conversation. Using the full term 粵語流行曲 sounds formal or academic, often appearing in news reports or music industry discussions rather than when chatting with friends. If you want to sound like a local, stick to 廣東歌.
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I really enjoy listening to Cantopop.
Do you usually listen to Cantopop?
Related words
Common phrases
listen to Cantopop
Cantopop singer
Common mistake
Learners often use the full term 粵語流行曲 in daily speech, which sounds stiff or unnatural. It is similar to saying "Cantonese popular music" in English when you could just say "Cantopop" or "local music."
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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.
