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Definition
UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization).
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How it's used
This is a common abbreviation used in news and formal discussions to refer to the organization. It functions as a proper noun and is treated like any other institution name in a sentence. While it is an abbreviation, it is widely recognized and used in both spoken and written Cantonese contexts.
Examples
He works at UNESCO.
Related words
Common phrases
UNESCO (full name)
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
