loeng4 ciu4 wai5梁朝偉梁朝伟
Jyutpingloeng4 ciu4 wai5
Yalelèuhng chìuh wáih
Definition
Tony Leung Chiu-wai, a prominent Hong Kong actor and singer.
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How it's used
Refers to the iconic Hong Kong actor known for his expressive eyes and frequent collaborations with director Wong Kar-wai. While his full name is used in formal contexts, he is often simply referred to as 偉仔 by fans and the media to express familiarity and affection.
Examples
I really like watching Tony Leung act.
Do you think Tony Leung is very handsome?
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Grammar guides
- 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.
