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Definition
A Chinese surname, usually transliterated as Kau.
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How it's used
This character is almost exclusively encountered as a surname in Hong Kong. While it historically refers to fur garments, using it in that sense is extremely literary and rare in modern spoken Cantonese. When introducing someone with this surname, it is standard to use the surname followed by the title 先生 or 小姐.
Examples
That Mr. Kau did not go to work today.
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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.
