sik1 si6 fung1色士風色士风
Jyutpingsik1 si6 fung1
Yalesīk sih fūng
Definition
(noun) (music instrument) a saxophone
colloquialother
How it's used
Borrowed directly from the English word saxophone, this term is the standard way to refer to the instrument in Hong Kong. It is almost exclusively used in musical contexts or when discussing hobbies. Despite the technical classification as a woodwind instrument, most people simply treat it as a brass instrument due to its appearance.
Measure word
zi1支jīExamples
keoi5 hou2 zung1 ji3 ceoi1 sik1 si6 fung1 gaa4
佢好鍾意吹色士風㗎。
He really likes playing the saxophone.
nei5 hok6 zo2 ceoi1 sik1 si6 fung1 gei2 noi6 aa4
你學咗吹色士風幾耐呀？
How long have you been learning to play the saxophone?
Related words
Common phrases
ceoi1 sik1 si6 fung1
吹色士風
to play the saxophone
hok6 sik1 si6 fung1
學色士風
to learn the saxophone
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- 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.
