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Definition
Leonardo da Vinci, the Italian Renaissance polymath.
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How it's used
This name is widely recognized in Hong Kong due to its use in popular culture, most notably as the name of the eccentric inventor character in the classic Stephen Chow film From Beijing with Love. While it refers to the historical figure, local speakers often associate the name with the comedic persona from the movie. It is standard to use this transliteration when discussing the historical artist or the film character.
Examples
Do you know what paintings Leonardo da Vinci painted?
Leonardo da Vinci is a very famous artist in human history.
Related words
Common phrases
The Da Vinci Code
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
