hon4韓韩
Jyutpinghon4
Yalehòhn
Definition
Korea, referring to either South Korea or North Korea.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the Korean peninsula or its culture when used as a prefix. It is almost always combined with other characters like 國 or 劇 rather than standing alone as a noun for the country. When referring to the country itself, people usually say 南韓 or 北韓 instead of just 韓.
Examples
Do you like watching Korean dramas or Korean stars?
He is going to travel to Korea next month.
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Common mistake
Do not use 韓 alone to mean Korea in a sentence, as it sounds incomplete or overly literary. Always pair it with 國 or a specific noun like 劇 or 星 to sound natural.
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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.
