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Definition
Cairo, the capital city of Egypt.
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How it's used
Geographic names are often used in Cantonese with the classifier 個 or 喺 before them to indicate location. Unlike some other major world cities that have specific Cantonese nicknames or pronunciations, this name is a direct phonetic adaptation of the English name. It is treated as a standard proper noun in all contexts.
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Cairo is the most famous city in Egypt.
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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.
