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Yalenàahm daaih yèuhng
Definition
Southern Ocean, also known as the Antarctic Ocean.
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How it's used
Geographic terminology in Cantonese often follows standard international conventions, making this term primarily used in formal or academic contexts like geography lessons or news reports. It is rarely mentioned in casual daily conversation unless discussing climate change or marine biology. When referring to the region, people are more likely to use the broader term 南極 to describe the general area.
Examples
The ecological environment of the Southern Ocean is very fragile.
Do you know where the Southern Ocean is?
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Common phrases
Southern Ocean ecology
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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.



