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Jyutpingmaan6 si6 dak1
Yalemaahn sih dāk
Definition
Mazda, a Japanese car brand.
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How it's used
This name is a phonetic transliteration that cleverly incorporates the meaning of "everything goes well" or "success in all matters." It is the standard way to refer to the car manufacturer in Hong Kong, and locals rarely use the English name "Mazda" in casual conversation. You will frequently see it on dealership signage and in automotive advertisements.
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Do you like the Mazda brand?
Related words
Common phrases
Mazda car
Grammar color guide
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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.
