bik1 gan1 baau1 waa4碧根鮑華碧根鲍华
Jyutpingbik1 gan1 baau1 waa4
Yalebīk gān bāau wàh
Definition
Franz Beckenbauer, the legendary German football player and manager.
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How it's used
This name is the standard transliteration used in Hong Kong sports media for the legendary German footballer. It is almost exclusively used in the context of football history or discussions about classic players. Using it outside of sports contexts would be highly unusual.
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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.
