ngok6 sau2樂手乐手
Jyutpingngok6 sau2
Yalengohk sáu
Definition
A skillful musician or instrumentalist.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to someone who plays an instrument with a certain level of proficiency or as a professional. It is rarely used for casual hobbyists who might just be learning, as it implies a degree of mastery or a formal role in a band or orchestra.
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This musician plays the guitar with a lot of emotion.
Do you know which musician is in charge of tonight's performance?
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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.
