gwai1 aa3 naa5圭亞那圭亚那
Jyutpinggwai1 aa3 naa5
Yalegwāi a náh
Definition
Guyana; a country in northern South America with its capital in Georgetown.
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How it's used
Geographical names in Cantonese often follow the same pronunciation patterns as Mandarin but are written with characters that reflect the local sound. When discussing countries in South America, speakers typically use the standard transliteration, though it is rarely a topic of casual conversation unless discussing travel or international news.
Examples
Are you familiar with the country of Guyana?
I went to Guyana for a trip last year.
Related words
Common phrases
capital of Guyana
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Grammar guides
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