lei5 hoeng1 laan4李香蘭李香兰
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Yaleléih hēung làahn
Definition
Yoshiko Yamaguchi (Li Xianglan), a Chinese-born Japanese actress and singer.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the stage name of the famous singer and actress Yoshiko Yamaguchi, who was a major star in 1940s Shanghai cinema. Her name is iconic in Hong Kong pop culture, largely due to the famous song named after her which was covered by Jacky Cheung. It is often used to evoke a sense of nostalgia for the golden age of Chinese cinema.
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