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Definition
Memoirs; a written account of a person's life and experiences, often published after retirement or death.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a published book documenting a person's life experiences, often written by public figures or celebrities. It carries a formal tone compared to simply talking about one's past, as it implies a structured, reflective narrative intended for a wider audience.
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He wrote a memoir about his younger days.
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Common phrases
to publish a memoir
to write a memoir
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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.
