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Definition
Xi'an, the capital city of Shaanxi Province in central-western China.
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How it's used
Pronunciation of this city name in Cantonese follows the standard reading of the characters rather than the Mandarin pinyin. It is frequently discussed in the context of tourism due to its status as an ancient capital and the location of the Terracotta Army. When mentioning it, speakers often pair it with descriptions of its long history or specific local food like biangbiang noodles.
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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.
