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Definition
Ghana, a country in West Africa with its capital at Accra.
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How it's used
Geographic names are often used with the particle 呢 to specify the topic when asking questions. Unlike some other country names, there is no common colloquial variant or slang for this nation in Cantonese. It is treated as a standard proper noun in all contexts.
Examples
Are you familiar with the country Ghana?
He is going to travel to Ghana next month.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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