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Definition
The Chinese surname Xue, usually transliterated as Sit in Hong Kong.
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How it's used
This surname is almost exclusively romanized as Sit in Hong Kong, reflecting the Cantonese pronunciation. It is distinct from other surnames that might share similar romanizations in other dialects. When addressing someone with this surname, it is standard to use the surname followed by the appropriate title like 生 or 小姐.
Examples
His surname is Sit, and everyone calls him Mr. Sit.
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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.
