daai6 luk6 jan4大陸人大陆人
Jyutpingdaai6 luk6 jan4
Yaledaaih luhk yàhn
Definition
Mainland Chinese; a person from mainland China.
colloquialpeople
How it's used
Refers specifically to people from Mainland China. While descriptive, it can carry different connotations depending on the speaker's tone and the social context of the conversation. It is a common, neutral way to identify someone's origin, but it is sometimes used in contrast to Hongkongers.
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He is a Mainland Chinese person and just moved to Hong Kong to live.
Related words
Common phrases
the way Mainland Chinese speak
to know Mainland Chinese people
Common mistake
Avoid using this term in a way that implies a negative stereotype, as it can sound dismissive or hostile in certain political or social discussions. When referring to someone politely, some might prefer to use specific regional terms or simply describe their origin.
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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.
