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nou5 mei5 aa3努美阿

Jyutpingnou5 mei5 aa3
Yalenóuh méih a

Definition

Nouméa, capital of New Caledonia

Tone guide

T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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ngaan5 mei4 mou4 coeng4
眼眉毛長眼眉毛长
(noun) long eyebrow
ngaa4
牙
tooth; serrated; smart; a surname
ngan4 fong2 fong2
銀晃晃银晃晃
silver glitter
ngau5 hap6
偶合
coincidence
ngaang6 pei4
硬皮
crust (of a solidified liquid etc)
naa5 zi1
哪知
who would have imagined?
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  • QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
  • TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
  • NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
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