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Definition
Memorial on the Case for War; a famous memorial written by Zhuge Liang to the emperor Liu Shan.
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How it's used
This title refers specifically to the memorial submitted by Zhuge Liang to the emperor. It is a staple of the Chinese literature curriculum in Hong Kong schools, making it a common cultural reference point for anyone who grew up in the local education system. When people mention it, they are often recalling the struggle of memorizing its lengthy, classical prose for exams.
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I had to memorize the Chu Shi Biao when I was a kid.
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Common phrases
recite the Chu Shi Biao
Common mistake
Learners should avoid using this term to refer to any general military report or plan, as it is a specific proper noun for this historical literary work. It is not a generic term for a strategy document.
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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.
