zan1 do2真朵
Jyutpingzan1 do2
Yalejān dó
Definition
One's real name as shown on an identity card.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the real identity or legal name of someone who usually operates under a nickname or alias within underworld circles. It carries a sense of gravity, as revealing one's true identity can be a sign of trust or a final resort in a confrontation. The term is heavily associated with triad culture and street slang.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 朵, which simply means a nickname or a reputation. 真朵 specifically emphasizes the legal or authentic name, often used when someone is trying to verify if another person is a legitimate figure in the scene.
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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.
