baak6 wan4 wu4白雲湖白云湖
Jyutpingbaak6 wan4 wu4
Yalebaahk wàhn wùh
Definition
Baiyun Lake, a scenic lake in China.
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How it's used
Proper nouns for specific geographic locations in mainland China are often referred to by their standard Mandarin names even when speaking Cantonese. While the characters are read with Cantonese pronunciation, the name itself functions as a fixed label for the destination. It is common to add a location marker like 嗰邊 or 附近 when discussing the area to sound more natural.
Examples
Shall we go to Baiyun Lake to hang out tomorrow?
The air over at Baiyun Lake is quite good.
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Grammar guides
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