lei5 baak6李白
Jyutpinglei5 baak6
Yaleléih baahk
Definition
Li Bai (701–762), a highly celebrated Chinese poet of the Tang dynasty.
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How it's used
Referring to historical figures like Li Bo often involves adding a title or descriptor to show respect or context. When discussing classical literature, it is common to contrast his romantic and free-spirited style with the more realistic and socially conscious work of 杜甫. His nickname 詩仙 is almost inseparable from his name in cultural discussions.
Examples
Li Bo's poems are very powerful, he really is the Poet Immortal.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
