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Definition
A Chinese surname, typically romanized as Sham, Shum, Sum, or Sam.
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How it's used
Surnames in Cantonese are typically introduced with the title 先生, 小姐, or 太太. Unlike other nouns, surnames do not take measure words when used as titles. It is common to see this specific surname romanized in various ways depending on the family's preferred spelling, such as Shum or Sham.
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