no4 wai1挪威
Jyutpingno4 wai1
Yalenòh wāi
Definition
Norway, a country in Northern Europe.
neutralplacestravel
How it's used
Refers specifically to the Nordic country known for its fjords and high standard of living. It is frequently mentioned in discussions about travel, cold weather, or international politics. When speaking about the country, it is common to add the classifier 嘅 before the name if describing a specific aspect, such as 挪威嘅風景.
Examples
I really want to go to Norway to see the aurora.
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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.
