zung1 gwok3 jam1 ngok6中國音樂中国音乐
Jyutpingzung1 gwok3 jam1 ngok6
Yalejūng gwok yām ngohk
Definition
Chinese music.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to traditional or folk-style musical compositions rather than modern Mandopop or Cantopop. It is often used to describe instrumental pieces played on traditional instruments like the guzheng or erhu. When discussing modern pop music from China, people usually use terms like 內地流行歌 instead.
Measure word
sau2首sáuExamples
Do you usually like listening to Chinese music?
This piece of Chinese music sounds very relaxing.
Related words
Common phrases
Chinese music concert
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Grammar guides
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