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Definition
Keelung; a coastal city in northeastern Taiwan.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the port city in northern Taiwan. Locals often associate it with its famous night markets and rainy weather, which is why it is nicknamed the Rain City. When discussing travel in Taiwan, it is frequently mentioned alongside Taipei due to their close proximity.
Examples
It is raining very heavily over in Keelung.
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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.
