fui1 bak1 hak1魁北克
Jyutpingfui1 bak1 hak1
Yalefūi bāk hāk
Definition
Quebec, a province in eastern Canada, or its capital city, Quebec City.
- Quebec (the province of Canada)
- Quebec City (the capital of Quebec province)
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How it's used
Pronunciation of this place name often follows the standard Cantonese reading rather than the older, dialect-based transliterations used by early immigrants. While the province and the city share the same name, context usually clarifies which one is intended. It is worth noting that the French influence in the region makes it culturally distinct from the rest of Canada.
Examples
He is going to travel to Quebec next month.
Do you know that they speak French in Quebec?
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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.
