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Definition
Jumping Ash, a 1976 Hong Kong crime thriller film directed by Josephine Siao and Teddy Robin.
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How it's used
This term is a specific piece of Hong Kong cultural history, referring to the 1976 crime film that is widely considered the pioneer of the Hong Kong New Wave. It is almost exclusively used when discussing film history or the evolution of local cinema. Outside of this context, the individual characters do not carry this meaning, so it is strictly a proper noun for this title.
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Do you know what year Jumping Ash was released?
The movie Jumping Ash had a huge influence on Hong Kong cinema.
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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.
