mai5 gou1 zik1 seon3米高積遜米高积逊
Jyutpingmai5 gou1 zik1 seon3
Yalemáih gōu jīk seun
Definition
Michael Jackson.
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How it's used
This is the standard phonetic transcription used in Hong Kong for the late pop icon. It is widely recognized across all generations and is the only way he is referred to in Cantonese media and daily conversation. Unlike some other transliterations that may vary, this specific set of characters is fixed and universally accepted.
Examples
Do you like listening to Michael Jackson's songs?
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
