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Yalehòhng jāu
Definition
Hangzhou, a city in eastern China and the capital of Zhejiang province.
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How it's used
Pronunciation of this city name in Cantonese often surprises learners because it does not follow the standard Mandarin reading. Locals pronounce it with a specific tone pattern that sounds distinct from how other Chinese cities are named. It is frequently associated with the West Lake, which is the most famous landmark for anyone visiting the area.
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The scenery in Hangzhou is really beautiful.
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Common phrases
Hangzhou West Lake
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
