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Yalekwān lèuhn
Definition
The Kunlun Mountains in Asia.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the mountain range in Western China, often appearing in wuxia literature or historical contexts. It carries a sense of majesty and is frequently associated with mythical or legendary martial arts sects in popular culture.
Examples
They plan to go hiking in the Kunlun Mountains.
The Kunlun mountain range is truly magnificent.
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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.
