haa6 mun4廈門厦门
Jyutpinghaa6 mun4
Yalehah mùhn
Definition
Xiamen (also known as Amoy), a major city and Special Economic Zone in Fujian province, China.
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How it's used
Pronunciation in Cantonese often retains the traditional reading of the character 廈 as haa6, which is distinct from the Mandarin pronunciation. It is frequently associated with the historical name Amoy, which remains common in older business contexts or when referring to specific historical trade routes.
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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.
