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Yaleyàuh jéung
Definition
A chieftain, tribal leader, or emir.
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How it's used
Primarily used in historical, anthropological, or fantasy contexts to describe leaders of indigenous tribes. It is also a key component in the name of the United Arab Emirates, known as 阿聯酋, where it refers to the rulers of the individual emirates. Outside of these specific contexts, it is rarely used to describe modern political leaders.
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The chieftain of that tribe is very majestic.
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Common phrases
United Arab Emirates
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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.
