sam1 zan3深圳
Jyutpingsam1 zan3
Yalesām jan
Definition
Shenzhen, a major city in Guangdong Province, China, situated directly north of Hong Kong.
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How it's used
Speakers almost always use the verb 上 when talking about going to Shenzhen, reflecting the geographical position of the city being north of Hong Kong. It is common to hear people refer to the act of visiting as 上深圳, which implies a sense of traveling across the border for leisure, shopping, or dining.
Examples
I haven't been up to Shenzhen for shopping in a long time.
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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.
