bo1 si1波斯
Jyutpingbo1 si1
Yalebō sī
Definition
Persia; an ancient country in Western Asia located in the region of modern-day Iran.
neutralplaces
How it's used
Historical references to this region often use this term to evoke a sense of ancient grandeur or specific cultural artifacts like carpets. It is rarely used in modern contexts unless discussing history, archaeology, or specific cultural heritage. When referring to the contemporary nation, use 伊朗 instead.
Examples
Related words
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
