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Definition
Thunder; a character commonly used in personal names.
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How it's used
This character is almost exclusively encountered within personal names in Hong Kong. It carries a strong, masculine connotation associated with thunder and power, making it a popular choice for boys. Outside of names, it is rarely used in modern daily vocabulary.
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Grammar guides
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
- Possession (嘅)How to say my, your, and his, and how to link a describing word to a noun, all with the little word 嘅 (ge3).
