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Definition
Singapore.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to Singapore, though it is largely considered an old fashioned or literary term in modern Cantonese. Most speakers today simply use the English loanword or the standard Chinese name. It originates from the Malay word for strait, which was historically used by the Chinese diaspora in Southeast Asia.
Examples
All of his family members live in Singapore.
Related words
Common phrases
go to Singapore
Common mistake
Do not use this in formal writing or when speaking to younger generations, as it will likely sound archaic or confusing. Stick to the standard name to ensure clarity.
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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.
