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Definition
Lantern riddles; a traditional festive game where riddles written on lanterns are guessed.
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How it's used
Lantern riddles are a quintessential part of traditional festive atmosphere in Hong Kong. While the activity is culturally tied to specific dates like the Mid-Autumn Festival, the term is also used metaphorically to describe any riddle that is particularly clever or difficult to solve. It evokes a sense of nostalgia and community gathering rather than just a simple game.
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There are many lantern riddles to play at the mall this Lantern Festival.
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Common phrases
to guess lantern riddles
to create or post a lantern riddle
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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.
