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Definition
The Chinese surname Pei, usually transliterated as Pui in Cantonese.
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How it's used
Surnames in Cantonese are almost exclusively used with the structure 姓 followed by the character. When addressing someone with this surname, it is standard to append 生 for men or 小姐 for women to show politeness. Because this character is rare in daily life outside of being a surname, it is rarely encountered in any other context.
Examples
His surname is Pui, just call him Mr. Pui.
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Grammar guides
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