zuk1 jing1 toi4祝英臺祝英台
Jyutpingzuk1 jing1 toi4
Yalejūk yīng tòih
Definition
Zhu Yingtai, the female protagonist in the Chinese folk legend and drama "The Butterfly Lovers".
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the female protagonist of the classic Chinese legend Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai. It is often used as a cultural shorthand for tragic, star-crossed lovers or a woman who disguises herself as a man to pursue education. The name carries a strong association with traditional opera and romantic folklore.
Examples
Do you know how the story of Zhu Yingtai goes?
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
