wong4 gaa1 wai6王家衞王家卫
Jyutpingwong4 gaa1 wai6
Yalewòhng gā waih
Definition
Wong Kar-wai, a prominent Hong Kong film director and producer.
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How it's used
Refers to the iconic director known for his distinctive visual style and non-linear storytelling. It is common to append 啲戲 to his name when discussing his body of work. His name is often used as an adjective to describe a specific moody or nostalgic aesthetic in films or photography.
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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.
