gong1 mun4江門江门
Jyutpinggong1 mun4
Yalegōng mùhn
Definition
Jiangmen (Kongmoon), a city in Guangdong province, China, located west of Zhongshan and Zhuhai.
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How it's used
Locals often refer to Jiangmen as one of the Five Counties, or Ng Yap, due to its historical and cultural significance as a major hub for overseas Chinese. When discussing travel there, people frequently mention its famous local snacks like Chenpi, which is dried tangerine peel, rather than just the city name itself.
Examples
His family lives in Jiangmen.
When are you going to Jiangmen to visit relatives?
Related words
Common phrases
Jiangmen City
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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.
