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Definition
Western part of Guangdong Province.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the region west of the Pearl River Delta, including cities like Zhanjiang and Maoming. It is often used when discussing regional cultural differences or specific dialects like the Leizhou dialect. Unlike the more general term Guangdong, this term highlights a distinct geographical and cultural identity within the province.
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Common phrases
western Guangdong region
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
