tiu3 mou5跳舞
Jyutpingtiu3 mou5
Yaletiu móuh
Definition
To dance; to move the body rhythmically to music.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the act of dancing as a rhythmic movement of the body. While it can be used as a general verb, it is often paired with the particle 咗 or the verb-object structure to emphasize the activity itself. It is distinct from performing arts that involve more static or scripted movements.
Examples
Are you going dancing tonight?
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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.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
