naam4 aa1 dou2南丫島南丫岛
Jyutpingnaam4 aa1 dou2
Yalenàahm ā dóu
Definition
Lamma Island, an island in Hong Kong located southwest of Hong Kong Island.
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How it's used
Locals often associate this island with a laid back lifestyle and seafood dining. It is a popular weekend destination for city dwellers looking to escape the concrete jungle for a few hours. When discussing travel there, people usually focus on the ferry routes from Central or Aberdeen.
Examples
You need to take a ferry from Central Pier to get to Lamma Island.
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Common phrases
Lamma Island pier
Lamma Island seafood
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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.
