bui3 ning4貝寧贝宁
Jyutpingbui3 ning4
Yalebui nìhng
Definition
Benin; a country in West Africa with its capital at Porto-Novo.
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How it's used
Geographical names in Cantonese often follow the same phonetic patterns as Mandarin, but they are pronounced with local tones. It is treated as a proper noun and typically used without a measure word when referring to the country itself. When discussing its location, it is common to use the preposition 喺 to indicate its position within the continent.
Examples
Benin is an African country.
Do you know where Benin is?
Related words
Common phrases
Republic of Benin
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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.
