naau4 bat6鐃鈸铙钹
Jyutpingnaau4 bat6
Yalenàauh baht
Definition
Cymbals.
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How it's used
This term is specifically associated with traditional Chinese percussion, often heard in lion dance performances or Cantonese opera. Unlike modern drum kit cymbals, which are usually referred to by the English loanword, 鐃鈸 carries a distinct cultural weight and refers to the traditional brass instruments.
Measure word
deoi3對deuiExamples
They are playing the cymbals very loudly.
Related words
Common phrases
to play the cymbals
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Grammar guides
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