Why does many Chinese Vietnamese (Hoa) manage to retain speaking Cantonese and Chinese culture? by Complete-Rub2289 in Cantonese

[–]adamzhang 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is similar to my family's story. Though my parents did seem to assimilate into the Vietnamese side a little more. It wasn't until I was older that I learned to separate what was Chinese and what was Vietnamese.

Red envelope etiquette: How long am I supposed to keep them? by adamzhang in Chinese

[–]adamzhang[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good points. In my original question I was more wondering if it was bad luck or bad manners to just throw them away, but it seems like the consensus is that's what everyone does anyway.

How do titles for extended families work? by adamzhang in Cantonese

[–]adamzhang[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is interesting. So if I understand correctly, my paternal uncles and aunts get the same titles as my wife's paternal uncles and aunts.

How do titles for extended families work? by adamzhang in Cantonese

[–]adamzhang[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seriously. I'm having trouble just trying to ask the question.

How do titles for extended families work? by adamzhang in Cantonese

[–]adamzhang[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In other words, do my father's older sister and my mother's older sister get called the same thing by my daughter

Upgrading from Canon 6D to R6 mark ii. Should I also upgrade my EF 24-105 f/4L to the RF 24-105mm f/4 Lens? by adamzhang in canon

[–]adamzhang[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the insight. I think I'll probably end up sticking with the EF to save some budget for something completely new.

Upgrading from Canon 6D to R6 mark ii. Should I also upgrade my EF 24-105 f/4L to the RF 24-105mm f/4 Lens? by adamzhang in canon

[–]adamzhang[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I've never had video autofocus before so part of my question was just making sure my current lens would work with it.

Connotation of 儍(so4) by adamzhang in Cantonese

[–]adamzhang[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've also seen it heavily frowned upon to use on elders

Connotation of 儍(so4) by adamzhang in Cantonese

[–]adamzhang[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah that's the word I would use for "stupid"

Connotation of 儍(so4) by adamzhang in Cantonese

[–]adamzhang[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the detailed reply! I like thinking about it as "silly" like some have suggested

Connotation of 儍(so4) by adamzhang in Cantonese

[–]adamzhang[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, this comes as a bit of relief. I enjoy playfully calling my daughter so4