tong1 bou2 jyu4湯寶如汤宝如
Jyutpingtong1 bou2 jyu4
Yaletōng bóu yùh
Definition
Karen Tong Po-yue, a Hong Kong singer and actress.
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How it's used
Referencing celebrities by their full three-character names is standard practice in Cantonese, especially for those who gained fame in the 1990s. Using the full name avoids ambiguity, as surnames like 湯 are common. It is common to hear her name mentioned when discussing Cantopop classics or local television variety shows.
Examples
Have you heard the song sung by Karen Tong?
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