ging1 dou6經度经度
Jyutpingging1 dou6
Yalegīng douh
Definition
Longitude; the angular distance of a place east or west of the prime meridian.
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How it's used
Technical terms like 經度 are often borrowed directly from written Chinese into spoken Cantonese without modification. While it is used in geography or navigation contexts, it is rarely heard in casual daily conversation unless discussing travel routes or specific coordinates. For general directions, people prefer using landmarks or relative positions instead of precise geographical measurements.
Examples
Do you know what the longitude of this island is?
The longitude of this city is marked on the map.
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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.
