naam4 saa1 kwan4 dou2南沙群島南沙群岛
Jyutpingnaam4 saa1 kwan4 dou2
Yalenàahm sā kwàhn dóu
Definition
Spratly Islands, a disputed archipelago in the South China Sea.
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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.
