noi6 mung4 gu2內蒙古内蒙古
Jyutpingnoi6 mung4 gu2
Yalenoih mùhng gú
Definition
Inner Mongolia; an autonomous region located in northern China, bordering Mongolia, with its capital at Hohhot.
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How it's used
Pronunciation of this place name often shifts in casual speech, with many speakers shortening it to just 內蒙. When referring to the region, it is standard to include the full name 內蒙古自治區 in formal contexts, but in daily conversation, the shorter form is perfectly acceptable and common.
Examples
Are you going to travel to Inner Mongolia this summer vacation?
The grasslands in Inner Mongolia are really huge and beautiful.
Related words
Common phrases
Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
