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Definition
Chenghai, a district in Shantou, Guangdong, China.
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How it's used
This term refers specifically to a district in Shantou, Guangdong, which is a major hub for the Teochew diaspora. It is almost exclusively used when discussing ancestral roots or travel destinations within that region. Because it is a proper noun for a geographical location, it functions as a noun rather than a descriptive adjective.
Examples
Do you know where Chenghai is?
Related words
Common phrases
Chenghai District
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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.
