gat1 ji5 gat1 si1吉爾吉斯吉尔吉斯
Jyutpinggat1 ji5 gat1 si1
Yalegāt yíh gāt sī
Definition
Kyrgyzstan; a landlocked country in Central Asia, with its capital at Bishkek.
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How it's used
Geographical names in Cantonese often follow the phonetic transliteration used in Hong Kong media. While the pronunciation of 吉爾吉斯 is standard, it is helpful to remember that it is a specific proper noun that does not have a colloquial nickname. It is treated as a standard noun in sentences without needing special particles.
Examples
Do you know where Kyrgyzstan is?
He is going to travel to Kyrgyzstan next month.
Related words
Common phrases
Kyrgyz people
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