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Definition
Prudence Liew, a singer and actress in Hong Kong.
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How it's used
Refers to a specific Hong Kong artist known for her distinct vocal style and bold image. When mentioning her, it is common to use the full name as it is a recognizable stage name. She is frequently associated with the Cantopop scene of the 1980s and 1990s.
Examples
Prudence Liew is also very cool when she acts.
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- 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.
