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Definition
A Chinese surname, typically transliterated as Ko, Kot, or Ge.
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How it's used
Surnames in Hong Kong often follow specific romanization patterns that differ from Mandarin Pinyin. While Mandarin speakers would pronounce this as Ge, Cantonese speakers almost exclusively use the romanization Kot, reflecting the traditional pronunciation preserved in the region.
Examples
That Mr. Kot is my friend.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often try to pronounce this using Mandarin phonetics, which will cause confusion as the local romanization Kot is standard for identification and official documents.
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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.
