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Definition
Austria, a landlocked country in Central Europe whose capital is Vienna.
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How it's used
Geographical names in Cantonese often follow the same pronunciation patterns as Mandarin, but the tone and rhythm are distinctively local. When discussing European countries, speakers frequently use the full name rather than abbreviations. It is common to pair this with the verb 去 when talking about travel plans.
Examples
Are you going to travel to Austria this year?
I really want to go to Austria to see the scenery.
Related words
Common phrases
go to Austria
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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.
