lau4 wik6流域
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Yalelàuh wihk
Definition
Drainage basin or river basin.
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How it's used
Geographical terms like this are often used in formal or academic contexts rather than daily casual conversation. When discussing rivers in a more colloquial way, people usually just refer to the river name directly or use terms related to the surrounding area.
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The ecological environment of the Pearl River Basin is very important.
Do you know how big the Yangtze River Basin is?
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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.
