muk6 gat1 taa1木吉他
Jyutpingmuk6 gat1 taa1
Yalemuhk gāt tā
Definition
An acoustic guitar.
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How it's used
While 木吉他 is widely understood, many Hong Kongers prefer using the English loanword 吉他 or the term 木結他. The spelling 結他 is significantly more common in local music shops and casual conversation than the character 吉. Using the latter may sound slightly more influenced by Mandarin or written sources.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse the characters 吉 and 結 when writing. In Hong Kong, 結他 is the standard way to write the instrument, so using 木吉他 might look like a direct translation from Mandarin.
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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.
