baat3 gau2 man4 wan6八九民運八九民运
Jyutpingbaat3 gau2 man4 wan6
Yalebaat gáu màhn wahn
Definition
The 1989 Democracy Movement in China.
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How it's used
This term refers specifically to the 1989 pro-democracy protests in Beijing. It is the standard way to reference these historical events in Hong Kong, often carrying a somber or reflective tone. Unlike more formal historical labels, this phrasing is used naturally in casual conversation when discussing history or politics.
Examples
He heard a lot about the 89 Democracy Movement when he was young.
Related words
Common phrases
to have experienced the 89 Democracy Movement
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
