pei1 tau4 sei3披頭四披头四
Jyutpingpei1 tau4 sei3
Yalepēi tàuh sei
Definition
The Beatles
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How it's used
This is the standard and widely accepted name for the band in Hong Kong. It is a phonetic adaptation that captures the sound of the original name while also referencing the iconic mop top hairstyles the members sported in their early years. It is used in all contexts, from casual conversation to music journalism.
Measure word
deoi2隊déuiExamples
Do you like listening to The Beatles' songs?
They are super fans of The Beatles.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
