naam4 ging1南京
Jyutpingnaam4 ging1
Yalenàahm gīng
Definition
Nanjing, a city in eastern China and the capital of Jiangsu province.
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How it's used
Geographical names are usually treated as proper nouns and do not require a measure word when used in a general sense. When discussing the city as a destination, it is common to pair it with verbs like 去 or 飛去 to indicate travel. It is standard to use the Cantonese pronunciation of the characters rather than trying to adapt the Mandarin tone.
Examples
I will fly to Nanjing for a business trip next month.
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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.
