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Carmen Luong
Jan 156 min read
Understanding common final particles in Cantonese 5
Cantonese final particles 吖/丫 [aa1], 咋 [zaa3], 咋/喳 [zaa4], 喎/啝 [wo4], 喎/𡁜 [wo5]: an in-depth explanation.
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Carmen Luong
Jan 16 min read
Understanding common final particles in Cantonese 4
Cantonese final particles 啩 [gwaa3], 呵 [ho2], 吓 [haa2], 先 [sin1], 噃 [bo3]: an in-depth explanation.
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Carmen Luong
Nov 26, 20247 min read
Understanding common final particles in Cantonese 3
Cantonese final particles 嗎 [maa3], 咩 [me1], 呢 [ne1], 呀/吖 [aa4] and 㗎/嘎 [gaa4]: an in-depth explanation.
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Carmen Luong
Oct 26, 20245 min read
Understanding common final particles in Cantonese 2
Cantonese final particles 㗎 [gaa3], 囉 [lo1], 啫 [ze1], 添 [tim1] and 未 [mei6]: an in-depth explanation.
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Carmen Luong
Sep 27, 20245 min read
Understanding common final particles in Cantonese 1
Cantonese final particles 呀 [aa3], 喇 [laa3] / 嘞 [laak3], 嘅 [ge3], 喎 [wo3] and 啦 [laa1]: an in-depth explanation.
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Carmen Luong
Aug 26, 20243 min read
Forming complex sentences in Cantonese
How to form complex sentences in Cantonese
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Carmen Luong
Aug 4, 20243 min read
Forming Basic Sentences in Cantonese
Learn how to make basic sentences in Cantonese.
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Carmen Luong
Jun 18, 20246 min read
Mastering Complex Comparisons in Cantonese: A Comprehensive Guide to 有……咁 [jau5…gam3], 冇……咁 [mou5…gam3] and ……比較…… […bei2-gaau3…]
So far, I have discussed about making simple explicit comparisons using 過 [gwo3] and elliptical comparisons using 啲 [di1], 仲 [zung6] and...
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![Elliptical Comparisons in Cantonese: How to Use 啲 [di1], 仲 [zung6] and 更加 [gang3-gaa1]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/293b4c_e2542a514f774a75800b19a3fe583565~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/293b4c_e2542a514f774a75800b19a3fe583565~mv2.webp)
Carmen Luong
Jun 3, 20245 min read
Elliptical Comparisons in Cantonese: How to Use 啲 [di1], 仲 [zung6] and 更加 [gang3-gaa1]
We’ve looked at using "過 [gwo3]" to make comparisons between two items before. In this blog, we’re going to look at something we call...
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Carmen Luong
May 24, 20245 min read
How to Use 過 [gwo3] for Comparisons in Cantonese
過 [gwo3] is used very often when we make explicit comparisons between two items. It may already be known to some that 過 [gwo3] has...
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Carmen Luong
May 21, 20245 min read
Mastering Descriptive Language: A Guide to Using Adjectives in Cantonese
Using adjectives effectively allows for more expressive and vivid communication, enriching the details in both spoken and written language.
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Carmen Luong
Mar 1, 20244 min read
Mastering the Cantonese Copula "係 [hai6]": A Comprehensive Guide
Ever found yourself tangled in the web of Cantonese grammar? Today, we're slicing through the Gordian Knot of Cantonese with a spotlight...
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Carmen Luong
Jan 27, 20244 min read
Navigating the World of Pronouns in Cantonese: A Beginner's Guide (They're Easier Than You Think)
The use of pronouns is a fundamental aspect of language, providing a shortcut to refer back to previously mentioned nouns, thus enabling...
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Carmen Luong
Dec 26, 20233 min read
How to Tell Time in Cantonese
Unlike English, with its AM and PM suffixes, Cantonese weaves time-telling into the very fabric of its language with unique words and...
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Carmen Luong
Dec 24, 20233 min read
The Importance of Tone in Cantonese: A Beginner's Guide
When embarking on the journey of learning Cantonese, one of the most intriguing and challenging aspects you'll encounter is its tonal...
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Carmen Luong
Nov 30, 20234 min read
Understanding Dates in Cantonese: A Cultural and Linguistic Exploration
Cantonese, widely spoken in Hong Kong, Macau, and parts of Guangdong province, possesses unique attributes in its approach to dates and...
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Carmen Luong
Nov 26, 20234 min read
Why Learning English is Crucial in Today's Globalised World
In our increasingly interconnected world, the importance of English as a global lingua franca cannot be overstated. It's not just a...
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Carmen Luong
Oct 30, 20235 min read
Yes-No Questions in Cantonese: More Than Just a Simple Affirmation or Denial
Cantonese, a major dialect of Chinese spoken in Hong Kong and many parts of Southeast Asia, presents a unique approach to handling yes-no...
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Carmen Luong
Oct 14, 20233 min read
How to Boost Your Cantonese Learning Experience: Essential Tips and Strategies
While Cantonese might initially appear complex, breaking down the learning process and applying the right strategies can make a world of...
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Carmen Luong
Oct 4, 202316 min read
Verbal Aspects in Cantonese: A Comprehensive Insight
Cantonese uniquely marks verbs for aspect, providing a rich temporal perspective on actions and events, unlike many European languages...
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