jing1 man4英文
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Yaleyīng màhn
Definition
The English language.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the English language as a subject or a skill. In Hong Kong, it is common to use 英文 alongside 廣東話 in daily professional and academic settings. When discussing the language as a school subject, it is often paired with verbs like 讀 or 學.
Examples
Is your English good?
He speaks English very fluently.
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
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- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
