baak6 ngo4 lo4 si1白俄羅斯白俄罗斯
Jyutpingbaak6 ngo4 lo4 si1
Yalebaahk ngòh lòh sī
Definition
Belarus; a landlocked country in Eastern Europe with Minsk as its capital.
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How it's used
Although 白俄羅斯 is widely understood and commonly used in daily speech, the official government name in Hong Kong is 白羅斯. Using the official version is preferred in formal writing, news reports, and official documents to avoid confusion with the Russian Federation.
Examples
Belarus is over in Eastern Europe.
Do you know what the capital of Belarus is?
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Common phrases
Belarusian person
capital of Belarus
Common mistake
Avoid assuming that 白俄羅斯 is a region of Russia just because of the name. It is a sovereign nation, and using the official name 白羅斯 helps distinguish it from Russian territories.
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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.
