hei1 laap6希臘希腊
Jyutpinghei1 laap6
Yalehēi laahp
Definition
Greece; a country in southeastern Europe bordering the Aegean Sea, with Athens as its capital.
neutralplacestravel
How it's used
Pronunciation of this word in Cantonese often involves a slight variation in the second character depending on the speaker's accent, but it remains easily understood. It is frequently used when discussing European travel destinations or historical topics like ancient philosophy and mythology. Unlike some other country names, it is almost always used with the full name rather than an abbreviation.
Examples
I went to Greece for a trip last year.
Do you like the place called Greece?
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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.
