tai2 sou1睇騷睇骚
Jyutpingtai2 sou1
Yaletái sōu
Definition
To watch a show or performance.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
The term 騷 is a direct loan from the English word show, specifically referring to live performances like concerts, stand-up comedy, or theatrical productions. It is rarely used for movies or television programs, which are usually described as 睇戲 or 睇電視. Using it implies a sense of excitement or a social event rather than just passive viewing.
Examples
Shall we go watch a show together tomorrow night?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use 睇騷 to describe watching a movie at a cinema, as it is strictly reserved for live stage or musical performances.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
