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Yalegōu hùhng
Definition
Kaohsiung; a major municipality located in southern Taiwan, south of Tainan.
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How it's used
Pronunciation of this city name in Cantonese often follows the local reading of the characters rather than the Mandarin pinyin. It is frequently discussed in the context of travel or food, as it is a major hub for southern Taiwanese culture. Unlike some other place names, it is almost always referred to by its full two-character name rather than a shortened version.
Examples
I will fly to Kaohsiung next month to visit a friend.
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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.
