gwong2 zau1廣州广州
Jyutpinggwong2 zau1
Yalegwóng jāu
Definition
Guangzhou, also known as Canton, the capital city of Guangdong province in southern China.
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How it's used
Locals often refer to Guangzhou as 廣州城 or simply 廣州 when discussing travel or business. It is historically and culturally significant as the heart of Cantonese language and cuisine, so mentioning it often triggers conversations about dim sum or weekend getaways across the border.
Examples
I went to Guangzhou to eat last month.
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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.
