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Definition
Beijing West Railway Station
neutraltransportplaces
How it's used
Proper nouns for major transport hubs in mainland China are often referred to by their full names in Cantonese to avoid ambiguity, especially when booking tickets. While locals might shorten names of local stations, Beijing West Railway Station is almost always referred to by its full name to distinguish it from other major stations like Beijing Station or Beijing South Station.
Examples
I am taking the high-speed rail to Beijing West Railway Station tomorrow.
Do you know how to get to the hotel from Beijing West Railway Station?
Common phrases
get off at Beijing West Railway Station
go to Beijing West Railway Station
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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.
