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Definition
Richard Wagner, the German composer.
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How it's used
This name is a standard phonetic transliteration used in Hong Kong for the German composer Richard Wagner. It is almost exclusively used in the context of classical music and academic discussions about Western art. Unlike some other names, it does not have a common colloquial nickname or variant.
Examples
Wagner's musical style is very grand.
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- 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.
