ho4 laan1荷蘭荷兰
Jyutpingho4 laan1
Yalehòh lāan
Definition
The Netherlands, a country in northwestern Europe with Amsterdam as its capital.
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How it's used
While referring to the country as a whole, locals use this term interchangeably with the English Holland. It is frequently used in the context of travel or when discussing specific cultural exports like tulips or cheese. The term is also commonly associated with the phrase 荷蘭豆, which refers to snow peas, a staple in Cantonese stir-fry dishes.
Examples
Are you going to the Netherlands for a trip this year?
I really want to go to the Netherlands to see the tulips.
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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.
