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Definition
A unicorn, referring to both the mythical creature and a high-value startup.
- unicorn; a mythical horse-like creature with a single horn
- technicalunicorn; a startup company with a valuation exceeding 1 billion USD
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How it's used
Beyond its mythological origins, this term is now standard jargon in Hong Kong business and tech news to describe high-growth startups. When used in a financial context, it implies a rare and highly successful company that has reached a billion-dollar valuation. It is common to hear it used metaphorically to describe any rare or highly sought-after talent or opportunity.
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This company is valued so highly, it's practically a unicorn.
Did you hear stories about unicorns when you were little?
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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.
