can4 dak1 jung4陳德容陈德容
Jyutpingcan4 dak1 jung4
Yalechàhn dāk yùhng
Definition
Vivian Chan Tak-yung, a Hong Kong actress.
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How it's used
Proper names of celebrities are used exactly like any other noun in Cantonese sentences. Unlike some languages, you do not need to add titles like 'actress' before the name unless you are introducing them to someone who does not know who they are. It is common to refer to celebrities by their full three character names in casual conversation.
Examples
Do you know what movies Vivian Chan Tak-yuen has acted in?
Related words
Common phrases
starring Vivian Chan Tak-yuen
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Grammar guides
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