can4 gong2 sang1陳港生陈港生
Jyutpingcan4 gong2 sang1
Yalechàhn góng sāng
Definition
Jackie Chan Kong-sang, a famous Hong Kong martial artist, actor, and filmmaker.
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How it's used
People in Hong Kong almost exclusively refer to him by his stage name 成龍 rather than his birth name 陳港生. Using his birth name in conversation sounds overly formal or like you are reading from a legal document or biography. It is rarely used outside of official records or trivia contexts.
Examples
Jackie Chan is an idol to many Hong Kong people.
Related words
Common phrases
Mr. Jackie Chan
Common mistake
Do not use this name in casual conversation as it will sound unnatural or confusing to locals. Always use 成龍 when talking about his career or public persona.
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Grammar guides
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