paak1拍
Jyutpingpaak1
Yalepāak
Definition
Beat or time in music.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the rhythmic pulse or tempo in music. While it can function as a classifier for beats, it is most commonly encountered as part of the compound 拍子 when discussing musical timing. It is distinct from the verb 拍, which means to pat, clap, or film.
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Can you follow the beat to dance?
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with the verb 拍, which is used for actions like taking photos or clapping hands. Ensure you use the full compound 拍子 when referring to the musical concept to avoid ambiguity.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
