luk6 jam1 daai2錄音帶录音带
Jyutpingluk6 jam1 daai2
Yaleluhk yām dáai
Definition
Cassette tape or magnetic tape used for recording sound.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the physical analog media that was ubiquitous before digital formats took over. While modern speakers might use the term to refer to any audio recording, it is almost exclusively used for the physical cassette tapes that require a player with a deck. It carries a strong sense of nostalgia for the era of walkmans and home-recorded mixtapes.
Measure word
beng2餅béngExamples
I still have many old cassette tapes at home.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use the standard measure word 個 for this item. The specific measure words 餅 or 盒 are required to sound natural, with 餅 being particularly common for the tape itself.
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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.
