Tong Hok 10: Cantonese for Expressing Emotions and Feelings - Hong Kong & Macau Exclusive

Author: Cantonese Museum Publisher: Bright Light Culture Size: 130mm x 210mm Pages: 288 ISBN: 978-988-8884-45-2 Publication Date: May 2025 [Synopsis] The 10th book in the Cantonese Museum's "Tong Hok" series, inviting you to talk about emotions and learn to express your feelings in Cantonese! Cantonese is rich with unique emotional vocabulary and expressions. These terms not only convey feelings precisely but also carry the distinct cultural essence of the Cantonese language. As a language full of emotion and expressiveness, it boasts a vast array of emotional words, capable of articulating nuanced moods and sentiments. Common basic Cantonese emotional vocabulary includes: joy, happiness, anger, sadness, fear, disgust, surprise, astonishment, envy, jealousy, and more. More complex emotions often found are: embarrassment, guilt, shyness, pride, among others, including emotions arising from moral factors. Furthermore, a characteristic of Cantonese emotional expression is the frequent integration of idioms, slang, allegorical sayings, proverbs, reduplicated words, exaggerated metaphors, and even self-deprecation, making the expression more relatable and grounded. The book also delves into classic dialogue from film and television, testing your memory of characters' comforting words or passionate declarations.