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Definition
Sun Wukong, the Monkey King; a major character in the Ming dynasty novel Journey to the West.
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How it's used
Refers to someone who is exceptionally agile, clever, or prone to causing mischievous trouble. It is common to use the name metaphorically to describe a child who is hyperactive or a person who manages to escape a difficult situation with ease.
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Do you think you're Sun Wukong, disappearing so quickly?
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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.
