ceon4 ci2 wong4秦始皇
Jyutpingceon4 ci2 wong4
Yalechèuhn chí wòhng
Definition
Qin Shi Huang, the founding emperor of the Qin dynasty who unified China and ended the Warring States period.
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How it's used
Historical figures are often referenced in casual conversation to describe someone who is overly strict or obsessed with control. Using this name carries a heavy sense of historical weight and is rarely used outside of educational or metaphorical contexts. It is standard to refer to him by his full title rather than just his personal name, 嬴政, when discussing his legacy.
Examples
Qin Shi Huang was really impressive back in his day.
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Common phrases
Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor
Terracotta Army of Qin Shi Huang
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
