saam1 gwok3 si4 doi6三國時代三国时代
Jyutpingsaam1 gwok3 si4 doi6
Yalesāam gwok sìh doih
Definition
Three Kingdoms period.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the historical era in Chinese history, but is also frequently invoked in pop culture through video games, novels, and television dramas. When discussing the period in casual conversation, locals often focus on the legendary characters like 關羽 or 諸葛亮 rather than the political timeline itself. It is a common cultural touchstone that many people are introduced to through media adaptations rather than academic study.
Examples
Do you like reading history books about the Three Kingdoms period?
There are many famous heroic figures from the Three Kingdoms period.
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Common phrases
Three Kingdoms period setting
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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.
