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Definition
Band, ensemble, or orchestra.
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How it's used
Refers broadly to any group of musicians playing together, ranging from a formal symphony orchestra to a casual rock band. While it covers both classical and contemporary groups, speakers often use more specific terms like 樂隊 for smaller pop or rock bands to distinguish them from larger, more formal ensembles.
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Their band has a performance next month.
Do you want to join our band to play music?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for a group of singers only, as it specifically implies an instrumental component. For a group of vocalists, use 合唱團 instead.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
