dou2 gan1 jyun6島根縣岛根县
Jyutpingdou2 gan1 jyun6
Yaledóu gān yuhn
Definition
Shimane Prefecture in Japan.
neutralplacestravel
How it's used
Geographical names of Japanese prefectures are usually treated as proper nouns in Cantonese. When discussing travel, it is common to add 縣 at the end to clarify that it is a prefecture rather than just a city name. Speakers often pair this with travel related verbs like 去旅行 or 去玩.
Examples
Are you going to travel to Shimane Prefecture this year?
The scenery in Shimane Prefecture is really beautiful.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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