naam4 aa3南亞南亚
Jyutpingnaam4 aa3
Yalenàahm a
Definition
South Asia, the region south of the Himalayas including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the Indian subcontinent and its surrounding nations. It is frequently used in Hong Kong to describe the ethnic background of people originating from this region, often functioning as a shorthand for South Asian residents or communities.
Examples
He really likes eating South Asian food.
Do you know which countries are in South Asia?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid confusing this with 東南亞, which refers to Southeast Asia. They are distinct geographical and cultural regions in the local consciousness.
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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.
