saan1 go1山歌
Jyutpingsaan1 go1
Yalesāan gō
Definition
Folk song sung by people, such as farmers or herders, living or working in mountain areas or fields.
colloquialother
How it's used
Refers specifically to traditional, often improvised, vocal performances originating from rural or mountainous regions. It carries a strong sense of cultural heritage and is most frequently associated with the Hakka community in the New Territories. Unlike modern pop music, these songs are deeply connected to the rhythm of agricultural life and outdoor labor.
Measure word
sau2首sáuExamples
He really likes singing folk songs.
Related words
Common phrases
Hakka folk song
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- 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.
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
