baat3 sap6 nin4 doi6八十年代
Jyutpingbaat3 sap6 nin4 doi6
Yalebaat sahp nìhn doih
Definition
The eighties; the 1980s.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the decade from 1980 to 1989. It is frequently used when discussing cultural trends, music, or personal nostalgia regarding the rapid development of Hong Kong during that period. When speaking, it is common to drop the full characters and just say 八十年代 to evoke a specific retro aesthetic or historical context.
Examples
Do you remember what Hong Kong was like in the 80s?
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
