nei4 aa3 gaa1 laai1 daai6 buk6 bou3尼亞加拉大瀑布尼亚加拉大瀑布
Jyutpingnei4 aa3 gaa1 laai1 daai6 buk6 bou3
Yalenèih a gā lāai daaih buhk bou
Definition
Niagara Falls
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How it's used
Proper nouns for international landmarks are often transliterated phonetically in Cantonese, though they can sound quite long and cumbersome in casual speech. Speakers frequently drop the full name in favor of a simpler description if the context is clear, or they might just use the English name if they are comfortable with it. When writing, the full name is standard for clarity and formal accuracy.
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Niagara Falls is truly spectacular.
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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.
