lok6 jyu5 nou6樂與怒乐与怒
Jyutpinglok6 jyu5 nou6
Yalelohk yúh nouh
Definition
Rock and roll; rock music.
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How it's used
This term is a clever phonetic adaptation of the English phrase rock 'n' roll, using characters that evoke a sense of joy and intensity. It is most famously associated with the legendary band Beyond, whose song of the same name cemented the term in local pop culture. While it captures the spirit of the genre, it is specifically used to refer to the musical style rather than the dance or the general lifestyle.
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rock 'n' roll spirit
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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.
