bak1 bing1 joeng4北冰洋
Jyutpingbak1 bing1 joeng4
Yalebāk bīng yèungh
Definition
Arctic ocean
neutralnature
How it's used
Geographical names in Cantonese often follow the same structure as Mandarin, but they are pronounced with local phonology. It is treated as a proper noun and typically requires the classifier 個 when referring to it in a specific context, though it is often omitted when discussing it as a general geographical entity.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
bak1 bing1 joeng4 hai6 dei6 kau4 zeoi3 bak1 ge3 hoi2 joeng4
北冰洋係地球最北嘅海洋。
The Arctic Ocean is the northernmost ocean on Earth.
nei5 zi1 m4 zi1 bak1 bing1 joeng4 jau5 gei2 daai2 aa4
你知唔知北冰洋有幾大呀？
Do you know how big the Arctic Ocean is?
Related words
Common phrases
bak1 bing1 joeng4 dei6 keoi1
北冰洋地區
Arctic region
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- 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.
