daai6 luk6大陸大陆
Jyutpingdaai6 luk6
Yaledaaih luhk
Definition
A continent or mainland, especially referring to mainland China.
- a large, continuous landmass; continent
- mainland China
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How it's used
Refers specifically to mainland China when used by Hong Kongers in daily conversation. While it can technically mean any large landmass, the political and geographical context makes it synonymous with the country north of the border. Using it in a neutral or casual way is common, but context determines the nuance.
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go3個goExamples
He really likes traveling to the mainland.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this term to refer to Hong Kong or Taiwan, as it is strictly used to distinguish the mainland from these regions. It is not a synonym for the whole country in a way that includes the special administrative regions.
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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.
