jyu5 ze1 gaak3 ming6雨遮革命
Jyutpingjyu5 ze1 gaak3 ming6
Yaleyúh jē 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, where umbrellas were used as shields against tear gas. It is a culturally specific label that carries significant political weight and historical context. While it is widely understood, speakers may sometimes use the more formal name, 佔領中環, depending on their political stance or the formality of the conversation.
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Do you remember what happened during the Umbrella Revolution?
Many young people experienced the Umbrella Revolution.
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Common phrases
to experience the Umbrella Revolution
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
