hak1 lung4 gong1黑龍江黑龙江
Jyutpinghak1 lung4 gong1
Yalehāk lùhng gōng
Definition
Amur River, or the Heilongjiang province in northeastern China.
- Heilongjiang, a province in northeastern China
- Amur River, a river on the border of China and Russia
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How it's used
Refers to both the northernmost province of China and the major river that forms part of the border between China and Russia. In casual conversation, people usually specify whether they are talking about the province or the river to avoid confusion. The river is also widely known internationally as the Amur River.
Examples
It is very cold in Heilongjiang in winter.
Do you know where Heilongjiang is?
Related words
Common phrases
Heilongjiang Province
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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.
