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Definition
Patrick Tam, a Hong Kong actor.
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How it's used
Names of celebrities are treated like any other proper noun in Cantonese, but they are often preceded by the classifier 嗰位 when referring to them specifically in a conversation. Unlike some other actors, his name is almost exclusively used in the context of his film and television career.
Examples
I really like watching Patrick Tam act.
Was that movie just now starring Patrick Tam?
Related words
Common phrases
starring Patrick Tam
Grammar color guide
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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.
