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Jyutpingzik1 gaa1
Yalejīk gā
Definition
Jagger; usually referring to Mick Jagger.
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How it's used
This is a direct phonetic transliteration used specifically to refer to Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones. It is almost exclusively used in the context of rock music or pop culture discussions. Unlike some other transliterated names, it does not carry any secondary meanings or slang applications in Cantonese.
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- 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.
