dak1 cyun1 gaa1 hong1德川家康
Jyutpingdak1 cyun1 gaa1 hong1
Yaledāk chyūn gā hōng
Definition
Tokugawa Ieyasu
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How it's used
Names of historical figures are typically pronounced using Cantonese reading of the characters rather than Japanese phonetics. It is common to refer to him when discussing the Edo period or Japanese unification history. Using the full name is standard, as there is no common shortened nickname for him in casual conversation.
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Grammar guides
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- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
