jim4 bou6鹽步盐步
Jyutpingjim4 bou6
Yaleyìhm bouh
Definition
Yanbu, a town in Nanhai District, Foshan, Guangdong.
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How it's used
Refers to a specific town located in the Nanhai District of Foshan, bordering Guangzhou. It is frequently mentioned in the context of regional travel or as a place name familiar to those with ancestral roots in the Pearl River Delta. Unlike major city centers, it is often discussed in relation to local transit or specific industrial areas.
Examples
I am going to visit relatives in Yan Bu tomorrow.
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