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Jyutpingbat1 daan1
Yalebāt dāan
Definition
Bhutan; a landlocked country in South Asia, officially the Kingdom of Bhutan with its capital at Thimphu.
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How it's used
Pronunciation of this country name in Cantonese follows the standard reading for both characters, but note that it is strictly a proper noun for the nation. It is often associated with the concept of Gross National Happiness in local media discussions.
Examples
Are you going to travel to Bhutan this year?
Bhutan is a very beautiful mountainous country.
Related words
Common phrases
Kingdom of Bhutan
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Grammar guides
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