dung1 naam4 aa3東南亞东南亚
Jyutpingdung1 naam4 aa3
Yaledūng nàmh a
Definition
Southeast Asia
neutralplacestravel
How it's used
Refers specifically to the region including the Indochinese Peninsula and the Malay Archipelago. It is frequently used in the context of tourism, food, and regional economic cooperation. When discussing specific countries, locals often name the country directly rather than using the regional term.
Examples
keoi5 hou2 zung1 ji3 heoi3 dung1 naam4 aa3 leoi5 hang4
佢好鍾意去東南亞旅行。
He really likes traveling to Southeast Asia.
nei5 gok3 dak1 dung1 naam4 aa3 bin1 go3 gwok3 gaa1 zeoi3 hou2 wun6
你覺得東南亞邊個國家最好玩？
Which country in Southeast Asia do you think is the most fun?
Related words
Common phrases
dung1 naam4 aa3 gwok3 gaa1
東南亞國家
Southeast Asian countries
dung1 naam4 aa3 coi3
東南亞菜
Southeast Asian cuisine
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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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