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Definition
The Renaissance; a period of cultural rebirth or revival.
- The Renaissance, the European cultural movement from the 14th to 16th centuries
- figurativeAny period of cultural, artistic, or literary revival after a decline
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How it's used
While primarily referring to the historical period in Europe, this term is frequently used metaphorically in modern Hong Kong to describe a perceived revival or resurgence of local culture, arts, or creative industries. It carries a sophisticated and slightly intellectual tone, often appearing in discussions about urban development, local identity, or the state of the arts scene.
Examples
This exhibition introduces art from the European Renaissance period.
Do you think Hong Kong needs a renaissance right now?
Related words
Common phrases
Renaissance period
a renaissance
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- 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.
