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Yalehei gūng
Definition
Qigong; a traditional Chinese practice of coordinated breathing, physical movement, and mental focus for health and fitness.
neutralhealthdaily actions
How it's used
Practitioners often emphasize the importance of mental focus and controlled breathing rather than just physical movement. It is frequently associated with elderly people in public parks, though it is practiced by all ages for stress relief and general wellness. The term is treated as a standard noun and is widely understood across all age groups in Hong Kong.
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He goes to the park to practice Qigong every morning.
Do you know where I can sign up for a Qigong class?
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
