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Jyutpingnaa4 duk1
Yalenàh dūk
Definition
Datuk; a traditional Malay honorific title.
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How it's used
This title is a specific honorific awarded by Malaysian state rulers, so it is almost exclusively used when discussing Malaysian public figures or business people. It functions as a formal title that precedes a name, though in casual conversation, people often refer to someone as 嗰位拿督 to identify them by their status. It carries a sense of prestige and high social standing within the Malaysian Chinese community.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
