mak6 sai1 go1 sing4墨西哥城
Jyutpingmak6 sai1 go1 sing4
Yalemahk sāi gō sìhng
Definition
Mexico City, the capital of Mexico located on a high plateau in the center of the country.
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How it's used
Geographic names ending in 城 are often treated as proper nouns that do not require an additional classifier like 個 when used in casual speech. It is common to refer to the city simply as 墨城 in very informal contexts among people familiar with international geography.
Examples
The altitude of Mexico City is really high.
Related words
Common phrases
fly to Mexico City
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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.
