ji5洱
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Yaleyíh
Definition
Erhai Lake, a high-altitude lake in Yunnan province.
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How it's used
This character is almost exclusively used as part of the proper noun 洱海, which refers to the famous lake in Yunnan. It is rarely encountered in any other context in modern Cantonese. Learners should treat it as a fixed component of the place name rather than a standalone word.
Examples
The scenery at Erhai Lake is really beautiful.
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Common phrases
Erhai Lake
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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.
