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Jyutpinglei6 bei2 aa3
Yaleleih béi a
Definition
Libya, a country in North Africa with Tripoli as its capital.
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How it's used
Geographical names in Cantonese often follow the same pronunciation patterns as Mandarin but are written with characters that reflect local phonology. When discussing countries, it is standard to use the verb 喺 to indicate location. It is rarely used in casual conversation unless discussing news, travel, or geography.
Examples
Libya is over in North Africa.
Related words
Common phrases
capital of Libya
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
