saam1 cung4 zau3三重奏
Jyutpingsaam1 cung4 zau3
Yalesāam chùhng jau
Definition
A musical trio; a musical piece performed by three instruments, or a combination of three related things.
- a musical piece performed by three instruments; a trio
- figurativea combination of three things; a trio
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How it's used
While primarily used in classical music contexts to describe a specific ensemble or piece, the term is occasionally borrowed in casual speech to describe any group of three people working or performing together. It carries a slightly formal or artistic nuance compared to just saying 三個人.
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sau2首sáuExamples
Have you heard this piano trio yet?
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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.
