dung1 dai3 man4東帝汶东帝汶
Jyutpingdung1 dai3 man4
Yaledūng dai màhn
Definition
East Timor, an island country in Southeast Asia.
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How it's used
Geopolitical names like this are often used with the classifier 個 when referring to the country as a singular entity. While it is a formal proper noun, it fits perfectly into casual conversation when discussing travel or geography.
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go3個goExamples
East Timor is a very small country.
Do you know where East Timor is?
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Common phrases
Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
