gwaan1 jyu5關羽关羽
Jyutpinggwaan1 jyu5
Yalegwāan yúh
Definition
Guan Yu, a famous general of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms period.
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How it's used
People in Hong Kong rarely refer to him by his full name in casual conversation, preferring titles like 關公 or 關二哥. These titles carry a sense of respect and familiarity, reflecting his status as a protector figure in local culture. You will frequently see statues of him in restaurants, police stations, and small businesses.
Examples
Many shops will enshrine Guan Yu.
Do you know which dynasty Guan Yu was from?
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