aa3 coeng1 zuk6阿昌族

Jyutpingaa3 coeng1 zuk6
Yalea chēung juhk

Definition

The Achang or Maingtha people, an ethnic minority group living in China and Myanmar.

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How it's used

Ethnic group names in Cantonese are typically preceded by 阿 to sound more natural in casual conversation. While formal contexts might omit it, using 阿 makes the reference feel less like a dry textbook entry and more like a topic of discussion. It is important to note that this is a specific ethnic minority, so it is rarely used outside of academic, cultural, or geographical discussions.

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