lei6 bei2 lei5 aa3利比里亞利比里亚
Jyutpinglei6 bei2 lei5 aa3
Yaleleih béi léih a
Definition
Liberia; a country in West Africa with its capital in Monrovia.
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How it's used
Geographical names in Cantonese often follow the same pronunciation patterns as their Mandarin counterparts, but they are treated as proper nouns within the local sentence structure. When discussing countries, it is standard to use the preposition 喺 before the location to indicate where something is situated or where someone is going.
Examples
Where is Liberia in Africa?
My friend went to Liberia for work.
Related words
Common phrases
Republic of Liberia
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Grammar guides
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