loeng4 gwok3 hung4梁國雄梁国雄
Jyutpingloeng4 gwok3 hung4
Yalelèuhng gwok hùhng
Definition
Leung Kwok-hung, a prominent Hong Kong left-wing political activist.
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How it's used
Widely known by his nickname 長毛, which translates to Long Hair, this figure is rarely referred to by his full name in casual conversation. The nickname is so iconic that it has effectively replaced his legal name in the public consciousness. Using his full name often signals a more formal or journalistic context.
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Long Hair (his common nickname)
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
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- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
