tin1 ngon1 mun4 si6 gin2天安門事件天安门事件
Jyutpingtin1 ngon1 mun4 si6 gin2
Yaletīn ngōn mùhn sih gín
Definition
Tiananmen Incident; the student-led demonstrations for democracy in Beijing during the spring of 1989.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the 1989 pro-democracy movement in Beijing. In Hong Kong, it is frequently referred to as 六四 or 六四事件 to emphasize the date of the crackdown. Using the full name is common in formal or historical discussions, while the shorter versions are more frequent in casual conversation.
Examples
Do you know when the Tiananmen Incident happened?
They go to Victoria Park every year to commemorate the Tiananmen Incident.
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Common phrases
commemorate the Tiananmen Incident
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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.
