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Definition
Yazhou District, a county-level district of Sanya city in Hainan, China.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a district in Sanya, Hainan, which has historical significance as a place of exile in ancient times. In modern Cantonese, it is rarely used in daily conversation unless discussing travel to that specific region or historical geography. It is a proper noun and does not function as a common noun or adjective.
Examples
Do you know where Yazhou is?
I will travel to Yazhou next month.
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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.
