mau6 ming4茂名
Jyutpingmau6 ming4
Yalemauh mìhng
Definition
Maoming, a prefecture-level city in southwestern Guangdong province, China.
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How it's used
Maoming is widely recognized as a major hub for the petrochemical industry in China, often earning it the nickname of the oil city of the south. The city name carries historical significance, as it was named after the Taoist figure Pan Maoming who is said to have practiced medicine and alchemy in the region. While Cantonese is spoken there, it is important to note that the linguistic landscape is diverse, with significant populations also speaking Leizhou Min and Western Guangdong Hakka.
Examples
Do you know where Maoming is?
His family members are all from Maoming.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
