吉他 jítā guitar
(loanword) guitar
How to remember 吉他: 吉 lucky + 他 he = guitar.
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How it is used
- Loanword for guitar - 我在学吉他 (wǒ zài xué jítā) I'm learning guitar.
- The verb is 弹 (tán, to pluck): 弹吉他 (tán jítā) play guitar; never 拉 (lā), which is for bowed strings.
- Measure word is 把 (bǎ): 一把吉他 (yì bǎ jítā) one guitar. Neutral, everyday register.
Example sentences
- 你会弹吉他吗？ Nǐ huì tán jítā ma?Can you play the guitar?
- 我想要一把吉他。 Wǒ xiǎngyào yībǎ jítā.I want a guitar.
- 这把吉他是谁的？ Zhè bǎ jítā shì shuí de?Whose guitar is this?