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Jyutpingjik6 syu1
Yaleyihk syū
Definition
Yi Shu, a popular Hong Kong writer.
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How it's used
Refers to the iconic Hong Kong novelist known for her minimalist prose and portrayals of modern, career-oriented women. Her name is often used as a shorthand for a specific aesthetic or lifestyle characterized by urban sophistication and emotional detachment. Readers frequently discuss her work in terms of its influence on the cultural perception of the 'modern woman' in Hong Kong.
Examples
She really likes the kind of independent women in Yi Shu's writing.
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