on1 dou6 ji5安道爾安道尔
Jyutpingon1 dou6 ji5
Yaleōn douh yíh
Definition
Andorra, a microstate in Western Europe whose capital is Andorra la Vella.
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How it's used
Geographic names in Cantonese often follow the same pronunciation patterns as Mandarin, but they are frequently used with specific local particles when discussed in conversation. It is standard to treat country names as proper nouns without needing a measure word unless you are referring to the country as a specific entity like a place or a state.
Examples
Andorra is a very small country.
Do you know where Andorra is?
Related words
Common phrases
Andorra la Vella
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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.
