baa1 sai1巴西
Jyutpingbaa1 sai1
Yalebā sāi
Definition
Brazil; a country in eastern South America, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil.
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How it's used
Pronunciation in Cantonese often shifts the stress compared to Mandarin, focusing on the first syllable. It is frequently used in the context of football, as the national team is highly popular and widely discussed in local sports culture.
Examples
Do you like the Brazilian football team?
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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.
