ou3 zau1澳洲
Jyutpingou3 zau1
Yaleou jāu
Definition
Australia; a country in Oceania, the sixth largest in the world by area, with its capital in Canberra.
neutralplacestravel
How it's used
People often refer to the country simply as 澳洲, but when discussing the continent, it is more common to use the full term 澳洲大陸. It is frequently associated with migration and working holiday programs, reflecting the large number of Hong Kong residents who have lived or studied there.
Examples
He is going to travel to Australia next month.
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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.
