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Definition
Boy Scouts
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the organization or a member of the Boy Scouts of Hong Kong. It is often used in the context of extracurricular activities for school-aged children. Unlike some other youth groups, it carries a strong connotation of outdoor training, discipline, and community service.
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He joined the Boy Scouts when he was young.
Common phrases
join the Boy Scouts
Boy Scout uniform
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with generic terms for young boys, as it strictly refers to the organized scouting movement. It is not used to describe a boy who is just playing outside.
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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.
