hung1 sau2 dou6空手道
Jyutpinghung1 sau2 dou6
Yalehūng sáu douh
Definition
Karate; a martial art and sport originated in Okinawa.
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How it's used
Pronunciation in Cantonese often follows the Japanese source closely, but local speakers may use a slightly more Cantonese-inflected rhythm. It is commonly treated as a hobby or a discipline, frequently paired with verbs like 學 or 練 to indicate active participation.
Examples
He started learning karate when he was a little kid.
Do you know where I can sign up for karate classes?
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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.
