ji5 sik1 lit6以色列
Jyutpingji5 sik1 lit6
Yaleyíh sīk liht
Definition
Israel; a country in the Middle East on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea.
neutralplacestravel
How it's used
Geographic names are often treated as proper nouns and do not require a measure word when used in sentences. When discussing travel or location, it is common to use the preposition 喺 before the country name to indicate where it is situated.
Examples
He will travel to Israel next month.
Do you know where Israel is?
Related words
Common phrases
go to Israel
Grammar color guide
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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.
