fu3 saan1 jyun6富山縣富山县
Jyutpingfu3 saan1 jyun6
Yalefu sāan yuhn
Definition
Toyama Prefecture in Japan.
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How it's used
Japanese prefectures are commonly referred to by their original kanji names in Cantonese. When discussing travel, it is standard to add 縣 after the name to clarify it is a prefecture, though locals might occasionally drop it if the context is clear. The pronunciation follows the Cantonese reading of the characters rather than the Japanese reading.
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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.
