bak1 hoi2 dou6北海道
Jyutpingbak1 hoi2 dou6
Yalebāk hói douh
Definition
Hokkaido; the second largest island of Japan and its largest prefecture, with its capital in Sapporo.
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How it's used
Pronunciation of this place name in Cantonese often follows the Japanese reading rather than the Cantonese character readings. It is frequently associated with luxury travel, skiing, and high-quality dairy products or seafood in the local consciousness. Unlike some other Japanese cities, the name is almost always used in its entirety rather than shortened.
Examples
Are you going to travel to Hokkaido this year?
The seafood in Hokkaido is really fresh.
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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.
