gong1 sou1江蘇江苏
Jyutpinggong1 sou1
Yalegōng sōu
Definition
Jiangsu, a coastal province in eastern China with its capital at Nanjing.
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How it's used
Geographical names like 江蘇 are treated as proper nouns and do not require a measure word when used in sentences. It is common to refer to the province simply as 蘇 when discussing its cuisine or culture, such as in the term 蘇菜.
Examples
Do your family members live in Jiangsu?
I will go to Jiangsu for a business trip for a few days next month.
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Grammar guides
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