cau1 tin4秋田
Jyutpingcau1 tin4
Yalechāu tìhn
Definition
Akita; a prefecture in the Tohoku region of Honshu, Japan, with its capital at Akita City.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the Japanese prefecture, though it is also widely recognized in Hong Kong as the name of a dog breed, the 秋田犬. When discussing the location, it is common to add 縣 to clarify that you are talking about the prefecture rather than the dog breed or the city. It functions as a proper noun and does not typically take a measure word when used as a destination.
Examples
He is going to travel to Akita next month.
Do you know where Akita is in Japan?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid confusing the prefecture with the dog breed, as both are referred to as 秋田 in casual speech. If you are talking about the dog, you must specify 秋田犬 to avoid ambiguity.
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