leng3 go1靚歌靓歌
Jyutpingleng3 go1
Yaleleng gō
Definition
A beautiful or nice song.
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How it's used
Applying 靚 to nouns beyond physical appearance is a hallmark of Cantonese, where it functions as a general intensifier for quality. While 靚歌 implies a song that is pleasant or well-produced, it is often used subjectively to describe anything the speaker personally enjoys. It carries a warm, appreciative tone that is much more casual than using formal terms for high-quality music.
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sau2首sáuExamples
This is my favorite nice song.
Can you recommend some nice songs for me to listen to?
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Common mistake
Avoid using 靚 to describe abstract concepts or complex ideas, as it is primarily reserved for tangible objects, food, or sensory experiences like music and scenery. Using it for something like a nice plan or a nice theory will sound unnatural to native speakers.
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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.
