ou3 wan6 wui2奧運會奥运会
Jyutpingou3 wan6 wui2
Yaleou wahn wúi
Definition
The Olympic Games; a major international multi-sport event held every four years.
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How it's used
People in Hong Kong almost always shorten this to 奧運 when speaking, as 奧運會 can sound slightly formal or like a news report headline. It is very common to hear people talk about 睇奧運 rather than using the full name.
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gaai3屆gaiExamples
Did you watch the Olympic Games this year?
He really wants to go to the venue to watch the Olympics.
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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.
