dou6 baai3杜拜
Jyutpingdou6 baai3
Yaledouh baai
Definition
Dubai, a major city in the United Arab Emirates.
neutralplacestravel
How it's used
Pronunciation often follows the English name closely, though the first character 杜 is sometimes pronounced with a slightly higher pitch to match the local tone. It is frequently discussed in the context of luxury travel or business hubs in the Middle East.
Examples
When are you going to Dubai for a trip?
Things in Dubai are really expensive.
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