zoeng2 lai6 wan4蔣麗芸蒋丽芸
Jyutpingzoeng2 lai6 wan4
Yalejéung laih wàhn
Definition
Ann Chiang Lai-wan, a Hong Kong politician.
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How it's used
Names of public figures are used in casual conversation just like any other noun. When referring to politicians in Hong Kong, people often use their full names to avoid ambiguity. It is common to hear her name mentioned in discussions regarding local legislative affairs or viral social media clips.
Examples
I saw Ann Chiang speaking on the television.
Related words
Common phrases
Legislative Council Member Ann Chiang
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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.
