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Definition
Canti Lau, a singer and actor in Hong Kong.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the Hong Kong celebrity who gained significant fame in the early 1990s as both a singer and a television actor. He is often associated with the golden era of TVB dramas and Cantopop ballads. Using his name usually triggers nostalgia among people who grew up in that period.
Examples
Do you know what songs Canti Lau used to sing?
I really liked watching Canti Lau act when I was young.
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