saam1 gong1 bing6 lau4三江並流三江并流
Jyutpingsaam1 gong1 bing6 lau4
Yalesām gōng bingh làuh
Definition
the Three Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Areas, a region in northwestern Yunnan where three major rivers – the Jinsha River (upper Yangtze) 金沙江[Jin1 sha1 Jiang1], Lancang River (Mekong) 瀾滄江|澜沧江[Lan2 cang1 Jiang1], and Nu River (Salween) 怒江[Nu4 Jiang1] – run roughly parallel to each other for over 300 kilometers, recognized as a World Heritage Site
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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.
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- 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.
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