lo4 maa5 dau3 sau3 coeng4羅馬鬥獸場罗马斗兽场
Jyutpinglo4 maa5 dau3 sau3 coeng4
Yalelòh máh dau sau chèuhng
Definition
The Colosseum, an ancient Roman amphitheater in Rome, Italy.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the Flavian Amphitheatre in Italy. While it is a proper noun, it is often used in travel contexts to describe the scale of ancient architecture. It is treated as a singular landmark and does not typically take a classifier in casual speech.
Examples
The Roman Colosseum is truly magnificent.
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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.
