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Definition
Gabon; a country in West Central Africa.
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How it's used
Geographic names in Cantonese often follow the same pronunciation patterns as their English counterparts, but the characters used are specific to standard transliteration conventions. When discussing countries, it is common to add 呢個國家 after the name to clarify that you are referring to the nation itself rather than just a place name.
Examples
Are you familiar with the country of Gabon?
He is going to travel to Gabon next month.
Related words
Common phrases
Republic of Gabon
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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.
