gwo1 bik1戈壁
Jyutpinggwo1 bik1
Yalegwō bīk
Definition
The Gobi Desert in Mongolia.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the vast arid region spanning northern China and southern Mongolia. Unlike general terms for desert, this is a proper noun used in geography and historical contexts rather than casual conversation.
Examples
The Gobi Desert is so vast that you cannot see the end of it.
Do you know where the Gobi is?
Related words
Common phrases
Gobi Desert
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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