zang1 zi3 wai5曾志偉曾志伟
Jyutpingzang1 zi3 wai5
Yalejāng ji wáih
Definition
Eric Tsang, a prominent Hong Kong actor, film director, producer, and television host.
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How it's used
Referring to him by his full name is standard in both casual conversation and media reports. He is a cultural icon in Hong Kong, often associated with long-running variety shows and comedy films. When discussing his work, people frequently mention his distinct, high-pitched voice as a recognizable trait.
Examples
Eric Tsang is hosting the TV show tonight.
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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.
