mei5 gwok3 sau2 jyu5美國手語美国手语
Jyutpingmei5 gwok3 sau2 jyu5
Yaleméih gwok sáu yúh
Definition
American Sign Language
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How it's used
Sign languages are distinct linguistic systems rather than manual representations of spoken languages. Even within the same country, regional variations exist, so American Sign Language is not identical to the sign language used in Hong Kong. It is often referred to simply as ASL in professional or academic contexts in Hong Kong.
Examples
She is learning American Sign Language.
Do you know American Sign Language?
Common phrases
learn American Sign Language
know American Sign Language
Common mistake
Learners sometimes assume that sign languages are universal or that they are just a direct translation of English grammar into gestures, which is incorrect.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
