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Definition
The Five Ridges; a collective name for five mountain ranges bordering Hunan, Jiangxi, Guangdong, and Guangxi.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in historical, geographical, or literary contexts rather than in daily casual conversation. It functions as a collective noun for a specific mountain system that historically acted as a natural barrier between the Lingnan region and the rest of China. When discussing it, speakers often treat it as a proper noun representing a distinct cultural and physical boundary.
Examples
The geographical concept of the Five Ridges refers to five mountain ranges.
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Common phrases
Five Ridges mountain range
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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.
