bo1 si1 nei4 aa3- hak1 coi3 go1 wai4 naa5波斯尼亞-黑塞哥維那波斯尼亚-黑塞哥维那
Jyutpingbo1 si1 nei4 aa3- hak1 coi3 go1 wai4 naa5
Yalebō sī nèih aa3- hāk choi gō wàih náh
Definition
Bosnia and Herzegovina
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How it's used
This name is almost exclusively used in formal, written, or news contexts. In casual conversation, people often shorten it to 波斯尼亞 to save time, as the full name is quite a mouthful in Cantonese. When speaking, the hyphen is usually ignored or replaced by a slight pause.
Examples
Have you ever traveled to Bosnia and Herzegovina?
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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.
