joeng4 cin1 waa4楊千嬅杨千嬅
Jyutpingjoeng4 cin1 waa4
Yaleyèuhng chīn wàh
Definition
Miriam Yeung, a Hong Kong actress and singer.
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How it's used
Referring to celebrities by their full three character names is standard practice in Hong Kong. Unlike some Western contexts where first names are preferred, dropping the surname would sound unnatural or overly intimate unless you are a close personal friend. Her career spans decades, so she is often associated with the golden era of Cantopop.
Examples
Do you like listening to Miriam Yeung's songs?
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
