mou5 haap6武俠武侠
Jyutpingmou5 haap6
Yalemóuh haahp
Definition
A martial artist with a strong sense of chivalry; a knight-errant.
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How it's used
Refers primarily to the genre of martial arts fiction rather than a specific person in daily life. When describing a person who fits the archetype, people often use terms like 俠客 or 英雄 instead. The genre is deeply rooted in Chinese literary culture and is often associated with themes of honor, loyalty, and justice.
Examples
He really likes reading martial arts novels.
Which martial arts character do you think is the coolest?
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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.
