maai6 aa3 mei5邁亞美迈亚美
Jyutpingmaai6 aa3 mei5
Yalemaaih a méih
Definition
Miami, a city in the United States.
neutralplacestravel
How it's used
This is the standard phonetic transcription for the city in Florida. It is used exclusively in travel and geographical contexts, and it is not a word that appears in daily conversation unless discussing vacation plans or news.
Examples
I will go to Miami for a trip next month.
Related words
Common phrases
Miami Beach
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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.
