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Yalebāk bīng yèuhng
Definition
The Arctic Ocean; the ocean around the Earth's North Pole.
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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.
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The Arctic Ocean is the northernmost ocean on Earth.
Do you know how big the Arctic Ocean is?
Related words
Common phrases
Arctic region
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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.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
