zaan3 go1讚歌赞歌
Jyutpingzaan3 go1
Yalejaan gō
Definition
Song of praise; hymn or paean.
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How it's used
Primarily used in formal or religious contexts, this term often carries a slightly elevated or poetic tone. When used in everyday speech, it can sometimes be employed sarcastically to describe someone who is constantly flattering or singing the praises of a person in power.
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sau2首sáuExamples
They are singing a song of praise on the stage.
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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.
