san1 sai3 gaai3新世界
Jyutpingsan1 sai3 gaai3
Yalesān sai gaai
Definition
The New World; countries or regions that were once colonized by European nations.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in historical or geographical contexts to refer to the Americas. It is rarely used in casual daily conversation unless discussing history or geography. It carries a Eurocentric perspective, as it defines these regions relative to the European experience of discovery.
Examples
The New World was once a colony of European countries.
Do you know which places are included in the New World?
Common phrases
history of the New World
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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.
