hung4 lau4 mung6紅樓夢红楼梦
Jyutpinghung4 lau4 mung6
Yalehùhng làuh muhng
Definition
Dream of the Red Chamber; a classic Chinese novel written by Cao Xueqin.
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How it's used
Literary titles are often preceded by the classifier 本 when discussed as a physical book. When referring to the story or the work itself, it is common to drop the classifier entirely. It is widely considered the pinnacle of Chinese fiction, so it frequently appears in academic or cultural discussions.
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bun2本búnExamples
The relationships between the characters in Dream of the Red Chamber are very complex.
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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.
