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Jyutpingwan5 tin1 ziu3
Yalewáhn tīn jiu
Definition
Eric Wan Tin-Chiu, a Hong Kong actor.
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How it's used
This name is synonymous with the golden era of ATV dramas, particularly the My Date with a Vampire series. It is almost exclusively used when discussing his iconic roles in supernatural television shows from the late nineties. Referencing him usually evokes a sense of nostalgia for Hong Kong television history.
Examples
Did you watch Eric Wan act when you were a kid?
That zombie drama starring Eric Wan is truly a classic.
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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.
