man4 loi4汶萊汶莱
Jyutpingman4 loi4
Yalemàhn lòih
Definition
Brunei; a country in Southeast Asia located on the north coast of Borneo.
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How it's used
Pronunciation of this country name often involves a slight variation in tone for the second character depending on the speaker, but it is universally understood. It is frequently mentioned in the context of travel or Southeast Asian geography, though it remains a less common destination compared to neighboring countries like Malaysia or Thailand.
Examples
Are you going to travel to Brunei this year?
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Grammar guides
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