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Definition
Stand-up comedy; a humorous performance touching on daily life, social, or political topics.
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How it's used
The term was coined by Dayo Wong, who adapted the English concept of stand-up comedy into a unique Cantonese performance art. It carries a strong cultural association with sharp social commentary and observational humor that resonates specifically with the Hong Kong experience. Unlike generic comedy, it implies a solo performer on stage engaging the audience with a mix of wit and cynicism.
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There is a stand-up show tonight, have you bought the tickets yet?
He is really hilarious when he performs stand-up comedy.
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Common phrases
to watch stand-up comedy
to perform stand-up comedy
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with generic comedy or variety shows. It specifically refers to the solo performance format where the comedian speaks directly to the audience, rather than a sketch show or a sitcom.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
