bak1 oi3 ji5 laan4北愛爾蘭北爱尔兰
Jyutpingbak1 oi3 ji5 laan4
Yalebāk oi yíh làahn
Definition
Northern Ireland; a country in the northeast of the island of Ireland that is part of the United Kingdom.
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How it's used
Locals frequently shorten the name to 北愛 when discussing politics or travel. It is important to distinguish this from the Republic of Ireland, which is referred to as 南愛 or simply 愛爾蘭. Using the full name is standard in formal contexts, but the abbreviation is perfectly acceptable in casual conversation.
Examples
The weather in Northern Ireland is often very bad.
Do you know if Northern Ireland belongs to the UK?
Related words
Common phrases
Northern Ireland (abbreviated)
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse the political status of Northern Ireland with the rest of the island, so be careful not to conflate it with the independent country of Ireland.
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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.
