can4 baak3 coeng4陳百祥陈百祥
Jyutpingcan4 baak3 coeng4
Yalechàhn baak chèuhng
Definition
Natalis Chan Pak-cheung, a Hong Kong singer, actor, presenter, and producer.
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How it's used
People in Hong Kong frequently refer to him by his nickname 阿叻, which is derived from his tendency to boast about his own intelligence and success. Using his full name is common in formal contexts or when discussing his career, but his nickname is far more ubiquitous in casual conversation.
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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.
