ou3 si1 kaa1奧斯卡奥斯卡
Jyutpingou3 si1 kaa1
Yaleou sī kā
Definition
The Oscars; the Academy Awards, a series of American and international film awards.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the annual Academy Awards ceremony held in the United States. While it is a loanword from English, it is fully integrated into Cantonese and functions as a standard noun for the event. It is often used in casual conversation to discuss film trends or celebrity news.
Examples
Which movie won an Oscar this year?
Related words
Common phrases
Oscar awards ceremony
Oscar Best Actor
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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.
