bak1 mei5 zau1北美洲
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Definition
North America; one of the seven continents of the world.
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How it's used
Geographic names ending in 洲 are treated as proper nouns and typically do not require a measure word when used in sentences. Unlike some other regions, referring to North America as 北美洲 is the standard way to distinguish it from the continent of South America, which is 南美洲.
Examples
When are you going to travel to North America?
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Common phrases
North American countries
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Grammar guides
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
