do1 nou5 ho4多瑙河
Jyutpingdo1 nou5 ho4
Yaledō nóuh hòh
Definition
The Danube; the second-longest river in Europe.
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How it's used
Geographic names of major rivers often take the classifier 條 when discussed in a Cantonese context. While it is a proper noun, speakers frequently add the word 河 at the end to clarify its nature as a river, even though 多瑙 itself implies the name.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
The Danube is a very famous river in Europe.
Do you know how many countries the Danube flows through?
Related words
Common phrases
on the banks of the Danube
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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.
