soeng1 wong4 gun2雙簧管双簧管
Jyutpingsoeng1 wong4 gun2
Yalesēung wòhng gún
Definition
Oboe; a woodwind instrument played by blowing through a double reed.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the double reed instrument, distinguishing it from single reed instruments like the clarinet. It is a loan translation from English, so it is used primarily in formal musical contexts, school orchestras, or when discussing classical music.
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They play the oboe beautifully.
How long have you been learning to play the oboe?
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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.
