baa1 haa1 maa5巴哈馬巴哈马
Jyutpingbaa1 haa1 maa5
Yalebā hā máh
Definition
Bahamas; an island country in the Caribbean Sea with its capital at Nassau.
neutralplacestravel
How it's used
Geographic names are often preceded by the classifier 個 when referring to the country as a whole, though it is frequently omitted in casual speech. It is common to hear people describe it as a holiday destination, reflecting its status as a popular tourist spot for beach vacations.
Examples
The scenery in the Bahamas is really beautiful.
Do you want to go to the Bahamas for your summer holiday this year?
Related words
Common phrases
go to the Bahamas
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Grammar guides
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