maa4 saang2麻省
Jyutpingmaa4 saang2
Yalemàh sáang
Definition
Massachusetts; a state in the northeastern United States with Boston as its capital.
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How it's used
Locals almost exclusively use this two-character abbreviation when referring to the state in casual conversation. While the full name exists in formal writing, it sounds overly academic or stiff for daily speech. It is frequently associated with the prestigious universities located there, such as Harvard or MIT.
Examples
He is studying in Massachusetts.
Do you know where Massachusetts is?
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Common phrases
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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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.
