kwong3鄺邝
Jyutpingkwong3
Yalekwong
Definition
A surname, usually transliterated as Kwong.
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How it's used
Surnames are almost always used with a title like 先生, 太太, or 小姐 in Cantonese. Using just the surname alone can sound overly blunt or rude, unless you are very close friends or referring to someone in a professional context where only the surname is used. It is common to hear it pronounced with a slightly higher pitch when used as a name.
Examples
Is Mr. Kwong going to work today?
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
