zok3 kuk1作曲
Jyutpingzok3 kuk1
Yalejok kūk
Definition
To write or compose music; to create a melody.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the act of creating the melody or musical structure rather than writing lyrics, which is usually referred to as 填詞. When someone is credited for both, they are often described as 唱作人, highlighting their dual role as a singer-songwriter.
Examples
He really likes composing, and he has written many songs.
Do you know how to compose music?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 寫歌, which is a broader term that can include both melody and lyrics, whereas 作曲 is strictly about the musical composition.
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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.
