maang6 maai5孟買孟买
Jyutpingmaang6 maai5
Yalemaahng máaih
Definition
Mumbai, the largest city in India.
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How it's used
This name is the standard Cantonese transliteration for Mumbai. It is used in both formal news reporting and casual conversation when discussing travel or geography.
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When did you go to Mumbai for a trip?
Mumbai is a very famous city in India.
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Common phrases
go to Mumbai
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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.
