taan4 zau3彈奏弹奏

Jyutpingtaan4 zau3

Yaletàahn jau

動詞Uncommon

Definition

To play a musical instrument, typically a stringed instrument or the piano.

neutraldaily actions

How it's used

Focuses specifically on the physical act of playing instruments that require finger dexterity on strings or keys. While it is technically correct, many native speakers prefer the simpler verb 彈 when talking about piano or guitar in casual conversation. Use 彈奏 only when you want to emphasize the performance aspect or the musical piece itself.

Examples

keoi5佢taan4彈zau3奏gan2緊gong3鋼kam4琴，m4唔hou2好cou4嘈zyu6住keoi5佢。

She is playing the piano, don't disturb her.

nei5你sik1識m4唔sik1識taan4彈zau3奏le1呢sau2首kuk1曲aa4呀？

Do you know how to play this piece?

Common phrases

taan4彈zau3奏gong3鋼kam4琴

play the piano

taan4彈zau3奏ngok6樂kuk1曲

play a musical piece

Common mistake

Avoid using this for wind or percussion instruments, as it specifically implies the use of fingers on strings or keys. For instruments like the flute or drums, use 吹 or 打 instead.