do1 leon4 do1多倫多多伦多
Jyutpingdo1 leon4 do1
Yaledō lèuhn dō
Definition
Toronto; a major city in Ontario, Canada.
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How it's used
Cantonese speakers often use the Cantonese pronunciation of the city name rather than the English one when speaking in a local context. It is common to refer to the city simply as 多倫多 without adding the country name if the listener is already aware of the context. When discussing travel, it is frequently paired with verbs like 去 or 飛.
Examples
When are you going to Toronto to visit your relatives?
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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.
