bou3埔
Jyutpingbou3
Yalebou
Definition
An area of flat land or plain, usually used as a suffix in geographical names.
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How it's used
Functions almost exclusively as a suffix in place names rather than as a standalone noun in modern speech. It carries a sense of historical geography, often describing low-lying or flat coastal areas that were once rural or agricultural. You will rarely hear it used outside of specific district names like 大埔 or 船灣淡水湖一帶的舊稱.
Examples
Do you know how to get to Tai Po?
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Common phrases
Tai Po
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
