zeng6 zak1 si6鄭則仕郑则仕

Jyutpingzeng6 zak1 si6
Yalejehng jāk sih

Definition

Kent Cheng Jak-si, a Hong Kong actor.

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How it's used

Refers to the veteran Hong Kong actor widely known by his nickname 肥貓. He is highly respected for his dramatic range, particularly in roles portraying characters with intellectual disabilities or sympathetic father figures. Using his full name is standard when discussing his filmography or career achievements.

Common phrases

The Fat Cat (a famous TV series starring him)

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走投無路走投无路
To come to a dead end; to have no way out and be left with no options to solve one's problems.
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中銀中银
Bank of China; often abbreviated as BOC.
zyu3 jam1
註音注音
Zhuyin; a Mandarin phonetic notation system used in Taiwan.
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中華人民共和國香港特別行政區中华人民共和国香港特别行政区
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China (HKSAR).
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整餸
To prepare ingredients and dishes for a meal, especially the steps before cooking such as chopping or marinating.
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眾擎易舉众擎易举
Many hands make light work; cooperation makes difficult things easy.
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