lau4 hang4 kuk1流行曲
Jyutpinglau4 hang4 kuk1
Yalelàuh hàhng kūk
Definition
Pop song; a popular song in the mainstream market.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to songs that are currently popular or part of the mainstream music industry. When discussing the specific genre of Hong Kong popular music, it is common to use the term 粵語流行曲 or simply 廣東歌. It is less common to use this term for classical music or niche underground genres.
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What kind of pop music do you usually like to listen to?
This pop song has been played very frequently on the radio lately.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 流行歌, which is a more casual, interchangeable way to say pop song. While 流行曲 sounds slightly more formal or industry-oriented, both are perfectly natural in conversation.
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Grammar guides
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