min5 din6緬甸缅甸
Jyutpingmin5 din6
Yalemíhn dihn
Definition
Myanmar, also known as Burma; a country in Southeast Asia.
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How it's used
Pronunciation of this country name in Cantonese often involves a specific nasal tone that differs from Mandarin. It is frequently used when discussing Southeast Asian travel or the local community in areas like Tsim Sha Tsui, which has a notable population from this region.
Examples
Are you going to travel to Myanmar this year?
All of his family members are from Myanmar.
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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.
