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Yaleséh màhn lìhn
Definition
League of Social Democrats, a social-democratic political party in Hong Kong.
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How it's used
Shortening political party names is standard in local discourse, and this specific abbreviation is universally recognized in Hong Kong news and casual political discussion. It functions as a proper noun and is almost always used with the classifier 個 or 嘅 when describing its members or activities.
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He used to be a member of the League of Social Democrats.
Related words
Common phrases
member of the League of Social Democrats
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
