sei3 cung4 zau3四重奏
Jyutpingsei3 cung4 zau3
Yalesei chùhng jau
Definition
Quartet; a musical composition for four instruments, or figuratively a combination of four things.
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How it's used
Borrowing from the classical music term, this word is frequently used in culinary or marketing contexts to describe a combination of four distinct elements. It implies a sense of harmony or a curated selection rather than just a random group of four items. When referring to music, it specifically denotes the ensemble or the composition itself.
Measure word
sau2首sáuExamples
They will perform a string quartet tonight.
This four-cheese pizza is very famous.
Common phrases
string quartet
piano quartet
four-cheese
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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.
