mei5 gwok3美國美国
Jyutpingmei5 gwok3
Yaleméih gwok
Definition
The United States of America.
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How it's used
Pronunciation often involves a slight nasalization on the first character, which is common in many place names starting with a vowel sound. It is frequently used in casual conversation to refer to the country, while more formal contexts might use the full name.
Examples
He is going to travel to the United States next month.
Do you like the weather in the United States?
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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.
