hak1 hoi2黑海
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Yalehāk hói
Definition
Black Sea; an inland sea located between Europe and Asia.
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How it's used
Geographical names like this are treated as proper nouns and usually require a classifier when used in a specific context. While it is a standard geographical term, it is rarely used in daily conversation unless discussing travel or international news. It functions exactly like its English counterpart in sentence structure.
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Do you know where the Black Sea is?
They are planning to travel to the Black Sea area.
Related words
Common phrases
Black Sea region
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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.
