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Gathering Chinese expressions may appear insignificant, yet it holds the essence of the original Cantonese language - be it slang or colloquial, these are our unique languages!
- AuthorSo Man Hing
- PublisherChung Hwa Book Co., (H.K.) Ltd.
- Publication Date2018
This book features 96 captivating Cantonese slang stories, transporting you to the roots of the Chao language before the Xianfeng era. Through folk tales, market life, historical stories, cultural customs, and classic Chao language, it invites you to laugh and reminisce, offering a glimpse into the vibrant daily lives of Cantonese people in the past.
- AuthorSo Man Hing
- PublisherChung Hwa Book Co., (H.K.) Ltd.
- Publication Date2016
Rediscover the past, delve into folk tales, and embrace old Cantonese slang! This book presents 116 captivating Cantonese slang stories, offering a glimpse into the humorous and intriguing daily lives of Cantonese people. These stories originate from folk tales, market life, historical events, and traditional culture. Each sentence is filled with profound meanings. The book carefully excludes slang phrases like ""Mouse tail sores - big sun is limited"" and ""No melon to find an eggplant"" (self-seeking trouble) that lack verifiable sources. Instead, it selects 116 interesting Cantonese slang expressions, providing background stories to explore the bygone era of Cantonese life. Immerse yourself in the lively and vivid, humorous and witty market dialogues of the past.
- AuthorSo Man Hing
- PublisherChung Hwa Book Co., (H.K.) Ltd.
- Publication Date2015
Embrace the past, don't shy away! Discover the Chao language legacy of our grandparents, each sentence a testament to bygone days! With 127 captivating Cantonese slang stories rooted in folk tales, market life, historical events, and traditional culture, this book showcases the profound meanings and intriguing nature of Cantonese.
- AuthorSo Man Hing
- PublisherChung Hwa Book Co., (H.K.) Ltd.
- Publication Date2014
This book takes readers on a captivating journey from the author's hometown Guanzhong Basin to the expansive deserts with sandstorms, and to the evergreen southern regions of Guangdong and Guangxi. Through plain and vivid texts, it captures the natural beauty, local customs, and the author's life insights, providing an enjoyable reading experience.
- AuthorJia Pingwa
- PublisherChung Hwa Book Co., (H.K.) Ltd.
- Publication Date2017
The author of this book extensively researched the historical and cultural phenomenon of foot-binding, visiting surviving women who had experienced it and collecting millions of words of historical materials and hundreds of pictures. After years of research and revision, the author aims to provide an objective and scientific analysis of this unique practice within the context of Chinese and world cultural history, shedding light on the male-female sexual relations aspect. The book includes historical pictures and anecdotes from the foot-binding era, enhancing the reading experience and allowing readers to approach this cultural phenomenon with a historical and scientific perspective.
- AuthorZhang Ruohua
- PublisherChung Hwa Book Co., (H.K.) Ltd.
- Publication Date2015