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Definition
Seattle; the largest city in Washington state, on the west coast of the United States.
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How it's used
Pronunciation of this place name often follows the standard Cantonese transliteration rules, but speakers may vary slightly in speed. It is treated as a proper noun for a city and does not typically take a classifier when used in general conversation. When discussing travel, it is common to pair it with verbs like 去 or 飛.
Examples
When are you going to travel to Seattle?
It rains a lot in Seattle during winter.
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Grammar guides
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