dung1 ging1 dou1東京都东京都
Jyutpingdung1 ging1 dou1
Yaledūng gīng dōu
Definition
Tokyo; the capital city of Japan.
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How it's used
While 東京都 is the formal name for Tokyo, locals almost exclusively refer to it simply as 東京. Using the full name sounds like reading from a geography textbook or a formal news report. In casual conversation, adding 都 makes the speaker sound overly precise or slightly unnatural.
Examples
The food in Tokyo is really great.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use 東京都 in daily speech because they see it on maps or official documents. Stick to 東京 to sound like a native speaker.
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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.
