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Yalejeun hàhng kūk
Definition
March; a musical piece with a strong, regular rhythm designed to accompany marching.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to music composed for marching or parades, often characterized by a steady, driving beat. While it is a loan translation from Western musical terminology, it is widely understood in musical and academic contexts in Hong Kong.
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The rhythm of this march is very powerful.
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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.
