wu4 kam4胡琴
Jyutpingwu4 kam4
Yalewùh kàhm
Definition
Huqin; a family of bowed Chinese string instruments that produce sound through friction from a bow.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the traditional bowed string instrument family rather than a single specific model. Musicians often use more precise terms like 二胡 or 高胡 when discussing performance, as these are the most common types found in Cantonese music ensembles.
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bou6部bouhExamples
He loves playing the huqin and practices every day.
Do you know where one can learn to play the huqin?
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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.
