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In the new revised edition of 2021, explore the depths of your understanding of Cantonese. From Cantonese slangs to the meanings behind proverbs and idioms, delve into the rich linguistic heritage of the language. Uncover the origins of phrases like "If there is something, leave it to the mountain first" and unravel the meanings behind expressions like "single-eyed man watching his wife" and "fairy fart." Discover slowly disappearing Cantonese nursery rhymes such as "Big dumb elephant, holding a gun, going to war, can't win, come back to eat a bowl of chili sauce." Expand your knowledge beyond C0T (iced lemon tea) and explore other tea restaurant terms, hair salon terms, and taxi terms. Additionally, the new revised edition updates the "Hong Kong Celebrity Quotes" chapter, shedding light on the true intentions behind memorable statements made by figures like Choi Fung Wah and Lee Lai Shan.
- AuthorCantonese Data Museum
- PublisherBright Light Culture Limited Company
- Publication Date2021
Cantonese is not just a language in our daily life; it reflects the lives of people in different eras. While some things may have disappeared over the years, the Cantonese language continues to connect us to the vibrant local culture of Hong Kong.
- AuthorCantonese Data Museum
- PublisherBright Light Culture Publishing House
- Publication Date2019
In the 7th book of the "Tongxue" series, titled "Hong Kong's Strange Tales," discover captivating stories from the Cantonese Data Museum. From the Stone Man Incident to the Star Ferry fare increase incident, delve into lesser-known events like the history of Victoria Peak, Tsuen Wan's former name, and the intriguing stories behind On Wo Lane and Wo On Lane. Uncover the unique ideas, opinions, and views of Hong Kong people through these unusual legends and surprising tales.
- AuthorCantonese Data Museum
- PublisherBright Light Culture Publishing House
- Publication Date2021
In the 6th book of the "Tongxue" series, titled "Interesting Life - Commonly Misused Words in Cantonese," delve into the distinctions between three similar words "bei, bi, bi," the appropriate usage of "go, ge, guo," the correct form of "no need," and the difference between "ban, braid, distinguish, argue, petal." Uncover the correct name for fried rice, whether it's "Yangzhou fried rice" or "Yangzhou fried rice," and learn the proper way to write "liu1 lang1." Explore the concept of misused words, which have been present since the invention of writing, encompassing both writing errors and incorrect word usage. Discover how the development of writing has led to the promotion of some wrong words as correct and vice versa, and how misused words are determined based on government-announced texts. Immerse yourself in Hong Kong's daily language with this intriguing exploration in the Cantonese Data Museum's "Tongxue" series.
- AuthorCantonese Data Museum
- PublisherBright Light Culture Publishing House
- Publication Date
n the 8th book of the "Tong Xue" series, titled "Made in Hong Kong," various Hong Kong-made brands and products are explored. This includes local toys, soda brands, food brands, Chinese and Western cake brands, sauce brands, the brewing industry, pharmaceutical brands, cosmetics brands, local comics, and products from the manufacturing industry. Discover the fascinating history and significance of these industries in Hong Kong.
- AuthorCantonese Data Museum
- PublisherBright Light Culture Publishing House
- Publication Date2021