Author: Cantonese Museum
Publisher: Bright Light Publishing
Dimensions: 130mm x 210mm
Pages: 256
ISBN: 978-988-8820-07-8
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This book is divided into three chapters, exploring Cantonese idioms, proverbs, and colloquialisms.
Idioms, with their typically colloquial and everyday language, are distinctive, vivid, and lively. They often employ wordplay, adding a touch of humor that easily captures interest. Beyond being a linguistic game, idioms offer a window into our way of life and culture.
"Proverbs" refer to concise, commonly used sayings passed down through generations, usually encapsulating rich knowledge, experience, thoughtful insights, and educational value.
As for "colloquialisms," these are everyday expressions that have become established through convention and are widely used in spoken language within a specific time and place.
Cantonese Museum's "Tong Xue" (General Education) series, book 9, "Lessons for Life from Cantonese," continues to uncover more Hong Kong vernacular expressions for readers.
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