tin1 hau6天后
Jyutpingtin1 hau6
Yaletīn hauh
Definition
Diva; a highly respected and successful female artist in the entertainment industry.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a female performer who has achieved top tier status and sustained popularity in the entertainment industry. While it literally translates to heavenly queen, it is strictly reserved for high profile singers or actresses rather than just any famous person. It carries a sense of prestige and established authority within the local pop culture scene.
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wai2位wáiExamples
She is a recognized diva in the music industry.
Which female singer can truly be called a diva?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the place name Tin Hau, which refers to the goddess of the sea or the specific district in Hong Kong. Context is essential to distinguish between the celebrity title and the geographical location.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
