maa5 tai4 lou6馬蹄露马蹄露
Jyutpingmaa5 tai4 lou6
Yalemáh tàih louh
Definition
Celine Ma, a Hong Kong actress and singer.
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How it's used
This name is widely recognized in Hong Kong due to the actress's long career playing distinctive supporting roles in television dramas. It is a proper noun referring specifically to the individual, and it is not used to describe the actual water chestnut plant, which is called 馬蹄.
Examples
Do you know what movies Celine Ma has acted in?
The person on TV is Celine Ma.
Related words
Common phrases
Celine Ma acting
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Grammar guides
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