fuk1 dou2 si5福島市福岛市
Jyutpingfuk1 dou2 si5
Yalefūk dóu síh
Definition
Fukushima City, a city in Japan.
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How it's used
Proper nouns for foreign cities are usually written with the same characters as in Japanese or Mandarin, but they are pronounced using Cantonese phonology. When discussing travel, it is common to add the suffix 玩 to indicate the purpose of the trip. The city name is treated as a specific location and does not require a classifier when used in general conversation.
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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.
