gaan2 bou3 zaai6柬埔寨
Jyutpinggaan2 bou3 zaai6
Yalegáan bou jaaih
Definition
Cambodia; a country in Southeast Asia with its capital in Phnom Penh.
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How it's used
Pronunciation of this country name often involves a slight variation in the second character, though the standard reading is widely understood. It is frequently mentioned in the context of tourism or regional news regarding Southeast Asia.
Examples
Are you going to travel to Cambodia this year?
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