maa5 loi4 sai1 aa3 hung1 jan4 gung1 wui2馬來西亞華人公會马来西亚华人公会
Jyutpingmaa5 loi4 sai1 aa3 hung1 jan4 gung1 wui2
Yalemáh lòih sāi a hūng yàhn gūng wúi
Definition
Malaysian Chinese Association
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How it's used
Often referred to by its acronym MCA in both English and Cantonese contexts, the full name is typically reserved for formal news reports or political discussions. When speaking casually, people might just refer to it as 馬華 to save time. It represents a specific political entity that plays a significant role in the governance of Malaysia.
Examples
The Malaysian Chinese Association is a very large political party there.
Do you know how the Malaysian Chinese Association operates?
Common phrases
MCA (common shortened name)
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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.
