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Definition
A Chinese surname, usually transliterated as Fok.
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How it's used
Primarily encountered as a family name, this character is most famously associated with the prominent Fok family in Hong Kong. It is rarely used in other contexts in modern spoken Cantonese, making it almost exclusively a proper noun for identification. When addressing someone with this surname, it is standard to use the title 先生 or 女士 after the name.
Examples
Mr. Fok will come to the meeting today.
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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.
- 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.
