gau2 zau1九州
Jyutpinggau2 zau1
Yalegáu jāu
Definition
Kyushu; the third-largest island of Japan, including its surrounding smaller islands.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the southernmost of Japan's four main islands. While it is a geographical name, it is often used in travel contexts to represent the entire region, including surrounding prefectures like Fukuoka, Oita, and Kumamoto. It functions as a proper noun and does not typically take a measure word when used in sentences about travel or location.
Examples
I am going to Kyushu for a trip next month.
Do you know which city in Kyushu is the most famous?
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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.
