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Definition

Schubert

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How it's used

Transliterated names of Western classical composers are standard in Hong Kong, though they are almost exclusively used in formal or academic contexts related to music. When discussing classical music, it is common to refer to the composer by their full name rather than just the surname to avoid ambiguity. The pronunciation follows the standard Cantonese transliteration rules for foreign names.

Examples

Have you heard any of Schubert's songs yet?

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