jyu5 saan3 wan6 dung6雨傘運動雨伞运动
Jyutpingjyu5 saan3 wan6 dung6
Yaleyúh saan wahn duhng
Definition
The Umbrella Movement; a political movement that took place in Hong Kong in late 2014.
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How it's used
This term refers specifically to the 2014 civil disobedience movement in Hong Kong. It is often used as a historical marker to describe the political landscape or the personal development of individuals who were active during that period. While it is a proper noun, it is frequently discussed in casual conversation when reflecting on social changes.
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Do you remember what happened during the Umbrella Movement?
Many young people have experienced the Umbrella Movement.
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Common phrases
to participate in the Umbrella Movement
during the Umbrella Movement
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
