hung4 hoi2紅海红海
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Definition
Red Sea; a seawater inlet of the Indian Ocean, connecting to the Suez Canal.
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How it's used
Geographic names in Cantonese often require a classifier or a specific noun like 海 or 地方 to sound natural in conversation. While 紅海 is the standard name, it is almost exclusively used in formal, educational, or travel contexts rather than daily life. It is treated as a proper noun and does not typically take a measure word unless referring to a specific area or region within it.
Examples
Do you know where the Red Sea is?
They plan to go diving in the Red Sea.
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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.
