haa6 mun4夏門夏门
Jyutpinghaa6 mun4
Yalehah mùhn
Definition
Xiamen, a city in Fujian, China.
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How it's used
This is the standard Cantonese way to refer to the city of Xiamen. Note that while the characters are identical to the Mandarin spelling, the pronunciation differs significantly in Cantonese. It is often used in the context of travel or business discussions regarding Fujian province.
Examples
When are you going to Xiamen for a trip?
I went to Xiamen to have fun 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.
