heoi2 gun1 jing1許冠英许冠英
Jyutpingheoi2 gun1 jing1
Yalehéui gūn yīng
Definition
Ricky Hui Koon-ying, a Hong Kong actor and singer.
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How it's used
Often referred to as the "Chicken" of the Hui brothers, he was famous for his comedic roles as the timid or unlucky underdog. His singing voice and distinct persona made him a beloved figure in Hong Kong cinema during the late 70s and 80s. He is frequently mentioned alongside his brothers 許冠文 and 許冠傑 when discussing the golden age of local film.
Examples
I really liked watching Ricky Hui act when I was a kid.
The comedies that Ricky Hui acted in are truly classic.
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Common phrases
The Hui Brothers
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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.
