dung1 ging1東京东京
Jyutpingdung1 ging1
Yaledūng gīng
Definition
Tokyo, the capital city of Japan.
neutralplacestravel
How it's used
Pronunciation of this word in Cantonese often involves a slight shift in tone compared to Mandarin, reflecting local phonology. It is frequently used in casual conversation when discussing travel plans or shopping, as Japan is a top destination for Hong Kong residents.
Examples
When are you going to Tokyo for a trip?
The food in Tokyo is really great.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
