bak1 ging1 ou3 wan6北京奧運北京奥运
Jyutpingbak1 ging1 ou3 wan6
Yalebāk gīng ou wahn
Definition
Beijing Olympics; the Olympic Games held in Beijing.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the 2008 Summer Games held in Beijing. When discussing the 2022 Winter Games, locals usually specify 冬奧 to avoid confusion. It functions as a proper noun and is frequently used in casual conversation to anchor memories of past events.
Examples
Do you remember which year the Beijing Olympics were held?
I was very young back then, so I don't have much of an impression of the Beijing Olympics.
Related words
Common phrases
Beijing Olympics gold medal
Beijing Olympics opening ceremony
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
