aa3 fu3 hon6阿富汗
Jyutpingaa3 fu3 hon6
Yalea fu hohn
Definition
Afghanistan; a landlocked country in Central Asia with its capital at Kabul.
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How it's used
Geographic names in Cantonese often follow the same pronunciation patterns as Mandarin, but the tone can vary significantly. When discussing countries, it is common to add the classifier 國家 or the suffix 地方 if the context requires clarification, though for well-known nations like this one, the name alone is sufficient.
Examples
Do you know where Afghanistan is?
Related words
Common phrases
Afghan people
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
