kaa1 laai1 kei4卡拉奇
Jyutpingkaa1 laai1 kei4
Yalekā lāai kèih
Definition
Karachi, the largest city in Pakistan.
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How it's used
Geographic names are often transliterated phonetically in Cantonese, and this specific name follows standard international conventions. It is primarily used in news reports or when discussing international geography, as it is not a common topic in daily casual conversation.
Examples
Karachi is the largest city in Pakistan.
Do you know where Karachi is?
Related words
Common phrases
Karachi City
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Grammar guides
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