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Definition
Africa, the world's second-largest continent, located south of Europe and west of Asia.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the continent as a geographical entity. When discussing people from there, it is more common to specify the country or region, as Africa is vast and culturally diverse. It is often used in casual conversation when talking about travel destinations or wildlife documentaries.
Examples
Have you ever tried traveling to Africa alone?
The weather in many parts of Africa is very hot.
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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.
