naam4 hoi2 sap6 saam1 long4南海十三郎
Jyutpingnaam4 hoi2 sap6 saam1 long4
Yalenàahm hói sahp sāam lòhng
Definition
The pen name of Kong Yu-Miu, a famous scriptwriter for Cantonese opera.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the legendary Cantonese opera playwright Kong Yu-Miu, whose life has been immortalized in various films and stage plays. It carries a strong sense of nostalgia and cultural reverence for the golden age of Cantonese opera. Using this name often evokes discussions about artistic genius, eccentricity, and the tragic decline of traditional arts.
Examples
I really like watching movies about Nam Hoi 13th Man.
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Common phrases
Nam Hoi 13th Man film
Nam Hoi 13th Man script
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
