fat6 saan1佛山
Jyutpingfat6 saan1
Yalefaht sāan
Definition
Foshan, a city in Guangdong province located west of Guangzhou.
colloquialplaces
How it's used
Foshan is a major city in the Pearl River Delta often associated with Cantonese culture and martial arts history. It is frequently mentioned in the context of weekend trips from Hong Kong due to its proximity and the high speed rail connection. When discussing travel there, locals often emphasize the specific districts like Shunde for its renowned culinary scene.
Examples
Are you going to Foshan tomorrow?
The food in Foshan is very famous.
Related words
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
