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Definition
A surname, usually transliterated as Man.
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How it's used
Surnames in Cantonese are almost exclusively used with the verb 姓 to identify someone. While this character is a standard surname, it is relatively uncommon compared to major surnames like 陳 or 李. When writing it in English, it is typically romanized as Man in Hong Kong, reflecting the Cantonese pronunciation.
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Grammar guides
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- Possession (嘅)How to say my, your, and his, and how to link a describing word to a noun, all with the little word 嘅 (ge3).
