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Definition
A Chinese surname, usually transliterated as Wan.
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How it's used
This surname is almost exclusively romanized as Wan in Hong Kong, reflecting the Cantonese pronunciation. It is distinct from the more common surname 溫 which also shares the same romanization in many local contexts. When addressing someone with this surname, it is standard to append the title 生 or 小姐 after the surname.
Examples
His surname is Wan, and everyone calls him Mr. Wan.
Related words
Common mistake
Beginners often confuse 尹 with 溫 because they are both romanized as Wan, but they are written with different characters and are not interchangeable.
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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.
