gaa1 juk6 gwaan1嘉峪關嘉峪关
Jyutpinggaa1 juk6 gwaan1
Yalegā yuhk gwāan
Definition
Jiayuguan; the pass at the western end of the Great Wall, or the prefecture-level city in Gansu province.
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How it's used
Geographical names of this type are treated as proper nouns and rarely take measure words in casual speech. It functions primarily as a destination or a historical landmark, often discussed in the context of travel or history.
Examples
Jiayuguan is an important pass on the Silk Road.
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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.
