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Definition
Jerusalem; a holy city in the Middle East for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
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How it's used
Pronunciation of this city name in Cantonese often involves a distinct rhythm that mimics the transliteration. It is treated as a proper noun and functions exactly like other city names in a sentence structure. When discussing its historical or religious significance, it is common to hear it paired with terms like 聖城.
Examples
Jerusalem is a holy site for many religions.
When will you go to Jerusalem for a trip?
Related words
Common phrases
The holy city of Jerusalem
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
