dung1 saa1東沙东沙
Jyutpingdung1 saa1
Yaledūng sā
Definition
Pratas Islands (Dongsha Islands), an archipelago in the northern part of the South China Sea.
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How it's used
Geographic names like this are often used with the classifier 個 or just referred to directly as a location. It is almost exclusively used in formal, geographical, or news contexts rather than casual conversation. When referring to the specific island group, locals often add 群島 to clarify the location.
Examples
The Pratas Islands are over in the South China Sea.
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Common phrases
Pratas Islands
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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.
