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Definition
Chinese music, including traditional Han music, ethnic minority music, and genres such as opera and folk music.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to traditional Chinese instrumental or vocal music rather than modern Mandopop or Cantopop. It is often associated with formal performances or cultural events rather than casual listening. When discussing specific instruments like the 二胡 or 琵琶, it is common to categorize them under this term.
Examples
Do you like listening to Chinese music?
He is very good at performing Chinese music.
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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.
