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Yalehùhng dōu lāai sī
Definition
Honduras; a country in Central America with its capital at Tegucigalpa.
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How it's used
Geographical names in Cantonese often follow the phonetic transliteration used in Hong Kong media. While the pronunciation is relatively stable, it is common to hear speakers add a classifier like 國家 or 地方 before the name to clarify that it is a country, especially when the name is less familiar to the listener.
Examples
He is going to travel to Honduras next month.
Do you know where Honduras is?
Related words
Common phrases
Honduran people
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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.
