se4 si1 maan6佘詩曼佘诗曼
Jyutpingse4 si1 maan6
Yalesèh sī maahn
Definition
Charmaine Sheh, a Hong Kong actress.
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How it's used
Charmaine Sheh is a household name in Hong Kong, frequently referred to simply by her full name in entertainment news and casual conversation. She is often associated with the golden era of TVB dramas and is widely respected for her versatility in both comedic and dramatic roles. When discussing her work, locals often use the term 視后 to refer to her status as a Best Actress award winner.
Examples
Do you like watching Charmaine Sheh act?
I really appreciate the character Charmaine Sheh played.
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Common phrases
starring Charmaine Sheh
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- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
