jyu5 saan3 gaak3 ming6雨傘革命雨伞革命
Jyutpingjyu5 saan3 gaak3 ming6
Yaleyúh saan gaak mihng
Definition
The Umbrella Revolution
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How it's used
This term refers to the 2014 pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, named for the umbrellas protesters used to shield themselves from tear gas and sun. It is a politically sensitive term that carries significant historical and emotional weight for locals. While widely understood, speakers may sometimes use more neutral or descriptive phrasing depending on their political stance or the context of the conversation.
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Did you go to the Umbrella Revolution back then?
The Umbrella Revolution changed the way many Hong Kong people think.
Related words
Common phrases
participate in the Umbrella Revolution
experience the Umbrella Revolution
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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.
