on1 daai6 loek6安大略
Jyutpingon1 daai6 loek6
Yaleōn daaih leuhk
Definition
Ontario, a province in eastern Canada.
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How it's used
Geographic names of foreign provinces are often shortened in casual conversation, and 安大略 is no exception. Locals frequently refer to it as 安省 when discussing regional news or travel plans. It is standard practice to use the full name when introducing the location to someone unfamiliar with Canadian geography.
Examples
He is moving to live in Ontario next month.
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Common phrases
Province of Ontario
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