jing1 suk6 go1 leon4 bei2 aa3英屬哥倫比亞英属哥伦比亚
Jyutpingjing1 suk6 go1 leon4 bei2 aa3
Yaleyīng suhk gō lèuhn béi a
Definition
British Columbia, a province on the west coast of Canada.
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How it's used
Locals almost exclusively refer to this province as 卑詩省 instead of the full name. The full name is mostly reserved for formal documents, official news reports, or when clarifying the location to someone unfamiliar with the abbreviation. Using the full name in casual conversation can sound overly formal or slightly unnatural.
Examples
He is moving to British Columbia next month.
Do you know where British Columbia is?
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Common mistake
Learners often try to translate the word British literally, but in the context of this province, the standard Cantonese abbreviation is 卑詩, which is a phonetic adaptation of the first two syllables of British.
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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.
