naam4南
Jyutpingnaam4
Yalenàahm
Definition
South; the direction opposite of north.
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How it's used
Directional terms like 南 are often paired with suffixes like 邊 or 面 to sound more natural in casual speech. When describing the orientation of a building or room, using 向南 is standard and sounds professional yet common.
Examples
We will go home after playing in the south side.
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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.
