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Definition
Baseball.
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How it's used
Baseball is not a traditional or widely played sport in Hong Kong, so it is often associated with American culture or international media. When discussing playing the sport, the verb 打 is used, which is the same verb applied to most ball games like basketball or football.
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He really likes watching baseball games.
Will you go play baseball tonight?
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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.
