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Definition
Iceland; an island nation in northern Europe in the North Atlantic, with Reykjavik as its capital.
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How it's used
Iceland is frequently discussed in Hong Kong in the context of travel, specifically for viewing the Northern Lights or visiting geothermal spas. It is often perceived as a dream destination for photographers and nature lovers due to its unique volcanic landscapes.
Examples
I want to go to Iceland to see the aurora.
Do you know where Iceland is?
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
