sam2 joeng4瀋陽沈阳
Jyutpingsam2 joeng4
Yalesám yèuhng
Definition
Shenyang; the capital city of Liaoning province in northeastern China.
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How it's used
Geographic names of Chinese cities are often pronounced differently in Cantonese compared to Mandarin. While the characters are identical, the Cantonese reading follows the local sound system, which can sometimes sound quite distinct to those familiar only with Mandarin pinyin.
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go3個goExamples
Do you know where Shenyang is?
He is going to Shenyang for a business trip next month.
Related words
Common phrases
Shenyang City
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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.
