tong1 jing4 jing4湯盈盈汤盈盈
Jyutpingtong1 jing4 jing4
Yaletōng yìhng yìhng
Definition
Angela Tong, a Hong Kong actress.
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How it's used
Refers to a specific well known television actress in Hong Kong who is frequently seen in sitcoms. Using her full name is standard, as she is a public figure recognized by her Chinese name rather than an English one in local media. It is common to mention her in the context of local entertainment news or TVB dramas.
Examples
I really like watching Angela Tong act.
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Common phrases
Angela Tong acting
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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.
