bou3 gon1 wai4 ji5布干維爾布干维尔
Jyutpingbou3 gon1 wai4 ji5
Yalebou gōn wàih yíh
Definition
Bougainville, an island nation in the South Pacific.
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How it's used
Geographic names like this are often transliterated phonetically in Cantonese to match the English pronunciation. It is treated as a proper noun and functions like any other country name in a sentence. Since it is a specific island region, it is rarely used in casual conversation unless discussing international politics or travel.
Examples
Is Bougainville preparing for independence?
Related words
Common phrases
Bougainville Island
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Grammar guides
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