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Definition
Min Sun, a disciple of Confucius known for his filial piety.
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How it's used
Historical figures like Min Sun are primarily discussed in academic or cultural contexts rather than daily life. His name is synonymous with filial piety in Confucian tradition, often cited as a model of virtue. Because he is a historical person, his name is used as a proper noun and does not function as a common descriptor.
Examples
Min Sun was a student of Confucius.
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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.
