zit3 zau3節奏节奏
Jyutpingzit3 zau3
Yalejit jau
Definition
Rhythm, beat, or tempo, especially the regular pattern of strong and weak beats in music.
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How it's used
Beyond music, this term is frequently applied to the pace or flow of daily life and work. Using it to describe a person's work style implies a specific cadence or efficiency level. It is common to pair it with adjectives like 快 or 慢 to discuss whether someone is keeping up with the demands of a situation.
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The rhythm of this song is very fast, it is perfect for dancing.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 拍子, which specifically refers to the time signature or beat in music. While 節奏 describes the overall rhythmic pattern or flow, 拍子 is more technical and relates to counting beats.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
