aa3 taai3亞太亚太
Jyutpingaa3 taai3
Yalea taai
Definition
Asia-Pacific; the region encompassing Asia and the Pacific Ocean.
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How it's used
This term functions as a standard abbreviation for the Asia-Pacific region in both formal business contexts and news reports. It is almost exclusively used as a modifier before nouns like 地區 or 經濟. While it sounds professional, it is not used in casual conversation to describe travel destinations or personal geography.
Examples
He does business in the Asia-Pacific region.
Do you know how many countries are in the Asia-Pacific region?
Related words
Common phrases
Asia-Pacific region
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
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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.
