ji1 bei2 lei6 aa3 bun3 dou2伊比利亞半島伊比利亚半岛
Jyutpingji1 bei2 lei6 aa3 bun3 dou2
Yaleyī béi leih a bun dóu
Definition
Iberian Peninsula; a peninsula in southwestern Europe comprising Spain, Portugal, Andorra, Gibraltar, and parts of France.
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How it's used
Geographic names of this length are often treated as formal proper nouns in Cantonese. While it is perfectly acceptable to use the full name in conversation, locals might simply refer to the region by mentioning the specific countries involved, such as 葡萄牙同西班牙嗰邊, when discussing travel or culture.
Examples
The climate in the Iberian Peninsula is very comfortable.
Do you know which countries are on the Iberian Peninsula?
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Common phrases
Iberian Peninsula countries
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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.
