gwo1渦涡
Jyutpinggwo1
Yalegwō
Definition
Name of a river in mainland China; the Wo River.
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How it's used
This term is almost exclusively used as a proper noun for specific geographical locations rather than as a general word for river. It is rarely encountered in daily speech unless discussing specific regional geography or historical texts. Most speakers will use 河 or 江 for general river references.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
Do you know where the river is?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 漩, which refers to a whirlpool or vortex. Ensure you are referring to the specific river name rather than a swirling water phenomenon.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
