ou3 mei5 gaa1澳美加
Jyutpingou3 mei5 gaa1
Yaleou méih gā
Definition
Australia, America, and Canada.
colloquialpeopleplaces
How it's used
This abbreviation is a common shorthand used when discussing popular destinations for emigration or overseas studies. It groups these three English speaking countries together due to their shared status as top choices for Hong Kong families. It is strictly a spoken term and would look out of place in formal writing or official documents.
Examples
Their whole family immigrated to Australia, America, or Canada.
Which place among Australia, America, and Canada are you planning to study in?
Related words
Common phrases
the Australia, America, and Canada region
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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.
