dung1 waa4 saam1 jyun2東華三院东华三院
Jyutpingdung1 waa4 saam1 jyun2
Yaledūng wàh sām yyún
Definition
Tung Wah Group of Hospitals (Hong Kong)
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How it's used
Locals often refer to this organization simply as 東華. It is deeply embedded in Hong Kong history and is synonymous with large scale charity fundraising, particularly through televised variety shows. While it started as a hospital group, its scope now covers everything from schools to temples.
Examples
ngo5 aa3 po4 ji5 cin4 zyu6 gwo3 dung1 waa4 saam1 jyun2 ge3 lou5 jan4 jyun2
我阿婆以前住過東華三院嘅老人院。
My grandma used to live in a nursing home run by Tung Wah Group of Hospitals.
nei5 zi1 m4 zi1 dung1 waa4 saam1 jyun2 mui5 nin4 cau2 gei2 do1 cin2 aa4
你知唔知東華三院每年籌幾多錢呀？
Do you know how much money Tung Wah Group of Hospitals raises every year?
Related words
Common phrases
dung1 waa4 saam1 jyun2 cau4 fun2
東華三院籌款
Tung Wah Group of Hospitals fundraising
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- 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.
