naam4 fei1南非
Jyutpingnaam4 fei1
Yalenàahm fēi
Definition
South Africa; a country at the southern tip of Africa.
neutralplacestravel
How it's used
When referring to this country, speakers often emphasize its unique status as having three distinct capital cities. It is frequently mentioned in the context of tourism or the diamond trade, reflecting its global reputation. The name is used exactly as it appears in formal contexts, but it is common to drop the formal country designator when discussing travel plans.
Examples
He is going to travel to South Africa next month.
Do you know how many capitals South Africa has?
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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.
