nei4 lo4 ho4尼羅河尼罗河
Jyutpingnei4 lo4 ho4
Yalenèih lòh hòh
Definition
The Nile; the longest river in the world, flowing through several countries in North Africa.
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How it's used
Geographic names are often borrowed directly from English phonetics in Cantonese. When referring to major international rivers, adding 河 after the name is standard practice to clarify that it is a river, even if the name itself is a transliteration.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
The Nile is the longest river in the world.
Have you ever been to the Nile to see the scenery?
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Common phrases
Nile Delta
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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.
