lou5 gwo1老撾老挝
Jyutpinglou5 gwo1
Yalelóuh gwō
Definition
Laos, a landlocked socialist country in Southeast Asia.
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How it's used
Pronunciation of this country name often varies among speakers, with some using a slightly different tone for the first character. It is treated as a standard proper noun for a country, so it is frequently paired with verbs like 去 or 嚟 when discussing travel plans.
Examples
Are you going to travel to Laos this year?
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Grammar guides
- 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.
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
