mou4 lei5 taap3 nei4 aa3毛里塔尼亞毛里塔尼亚
Jyutpingmou4 lei5 taap3 nei4 aa3
Yalemòuh léih taap nèih a
Definition
Mauritania; a country in western Africa with its capital at Nouakchott.
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How it's used
Geographic names of countries are often used with the preposition 喺 when describing location. It functions as a standard proper noun and does not carry any specific colloquial nuance beyond its formal status as a country name.
Examples
Where is Mauritania located in Africa?
I traveled to Mauritania last year.
Related words
Common phrases
capital of Mauritania
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