ji1 si1 taan2 bou2伊斯坦堡
Jyutpingji1 si1 taan2 bou2
Yaleyī sī táan bóu
Definition
Istanbul, the largest city in Turkey, spanning Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the Turkish metropolis known historically as Constantinople. It is treated as a proper noun and functions like any other city name in a sentence structure. When discussing travel, it is common to pair it with verbs like 去 or 飛去.
Examples
When are you going to travel to Istanbul?
Istanbul spans across two continents, Europe and Asia.
Related words
Common phrases
go to Istanbul
Istanbul Airport
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
