syun1 suk1 ngou4孫叔敖孙叔敖
Jyutpingsyun1 suk1 ngou4
Yalesyūn sūk ngòuh
Definition
Sun Shuao, a famous prime minister of the State of Chu during the Spring and Autumn period.
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How it's used
Reference to this historical figure is almost exclusively found in educational contexts or when discussing traditional Chinese virtues like humility and wisdom. It is not a term used in casual daily conversation unless one is specifically recounting historical anecdotes or idioms related to his life.
Examples
Have you heard the story of Sun Shuao before?
Sun Shuao was a very famous prime minister during the Spring and Autumn period.
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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.
