pou4葡
Jyutpingpou4
Yalepòuh
Definition
Short for Portugal or Portuguese.
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How it's used
Functions primarily as a prefix or abbreviation for things related to Portugal. It is rarely used on its own as a noun to mean the country, as people prefer the full name 葡萄牙 or the colloquial 葡國. When referring to the language, 葡文 is the standard way to say Portuguese.
Examples
He went to Portugal for a trip.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 葡 with 葡萄, which means grape. While 葡萄牙 starts with the same character, the country name is a phonetic loan and the character itself does not carry the meaning of fruit in this context.
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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.
