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Jyutpingbun2 tou2 paai3
Yalebún tóu paai
Definition
Localists; a political faction in Hong Kong that prioritizes local interests and advocates for localism.
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How it's used
This term emerged as a distinct political label in the 2010s to describe groups prioritizing Hong Kong's autonomy and identity. It is often contrasted with the traditional pan-democratic camp, which focuses more on democratic reforms within the existing system. The term carries a strong sense of cultural and political self-determination rather than just geographic origin.
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They are localists and strongly support local culture.
Do you think the localists' arguments make sense?
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Common phrases
localist individuals
localist stance
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with simply being a local resident, but it specifically refers to a political stance or movement. Using it to describe someone just because they were born in Hong Kong is inaccurate.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
