teng1 jam1 ngok6聽音樂听音乐
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Definition
To listen to music.
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How it's used
While 聽音樂 is the standard way to say listen to music, speakers often drop the object when the context is clear. You might simply say 聽緊歌 to mean listening to songs or music right now. Using 聽歌 is generally more common and casual than the full phrase 聽音樂 in daily conversation.
Examples
I really like listening to music at home.
Common phrases
listening to music right now
like listening to music
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 聽音樂 with 聽歌. While 聽音樂 refers to the act of listening to music in a general or formal sense, 聽歌 is the everyday term used when listening to specific songs or pop music.
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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.
