sau2 fung1 kam4手風琴手风琴
Jyutpingsau2 fung1 kam4
Yalesáu fūng kàhm
Definition
Accordion; a bellows-driven reed instrument with a keyboard.
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How it's used
Focus on the physical action of pulling and pushing the bellows when discussing this instrument. It is often associated with traditional folk music or street performances in older districts of Hong Kong. While it is a specific musical instrument, it is rarely heard in daily casual conversation unless the speaker is a musician or enthusiast.
Measure word
bou6部bouhExamples
He really likes playing the accordion.
Where did you buy your accordion?
Related words
Common phrases
to play the accordion
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Grammar guides
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