zuk6 jam1濁音浊音
Jyutpingzuk6 jam1
Yalejuhk yām
Definition
Voiced sound; a speech sound produced with vibrating vocal cords.
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How it's used
Linguists use this term to describe sounds where the vocal cords vibrate during articulation. It is a technical term primarily found in linguistics or phonetics classes rather than casual conversation. You will rarely hear it outside of a classroom or academic discussion about language.
Examples
The initial of this character is a voiced sound.
Related words
Common phrases
voicing
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with the Mandarin term for voiced sounds, but the concept is identical. Be careful not to use it to describe sounds that are simply loud or noisy, as the character 濁 might imply muddiness or impurity in other contexts.
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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.
