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Definition
The surname Pang.
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How it's used
Surnames in Cantonese are typically introduced with the verb 姓. When addressing someone formally, it is common to append 生 for men or 小姐 for women after the surname, such as 彭生 or 彭小姐.
Examples
His surname is Pang, everyone calls him Mr. Pang.
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Grammar guides
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