dung1 bak1東北东北
Jyutpingdung1 bak1
Yaledūng bāk
Definition
Northeast; the direction or orientation between east and north.
neutralplaces
How it's used
Refers specifically to the compass direction or a geographical region. When describing a location, it is common to add 面 or 方 after the term to clarify that you are talking about a general area or side rather than a precise point.
Examples
His home is exactly in the northeast.
Do you know where there is food in the northeast?
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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.
