saan3 mei5汕尾
Jyutpingsaan3 mei5
Yalesaan méih
Definition
Shanwei (also known as Swabue or Hailufeng), a coastal city in southeastern Guangdong.
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How it's used
Locals often refer to the region collectively as 海陸豐, which encompasses the two main counties of 海豐 and 陸豐. While it is a city in Guangdong, the distinct local dialect and cultural identity mean that people from there often identify strongly with the term 海陸豐人 rather than just the city name.
Examples
His family members are from Shanwei.
When did you go back to Shanwei to visit relatives?
Related words
Common phrases
person from Shanwei
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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.
