cing1 maai6清邁清迈
Jyutpingcing1 maai6
Yalechīng maaih
Definition
Chiang Mai, the largest city in northern Thailand.
colloquialplacestravel
How it's used
Pronunciation of this city name often involves a slight adjustment to match local Thai tones, but in Cantonese, it is treated as a standard place name. It is a very popular travel destination for Hong Kong people, often associated with relaxing cafe culture and night markets.
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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.
