san1 bak1新北
Jyutpingsan1 bak1
Yalesān bāk
Definition
New Taipei City, a special municipality located in northern Taiwan.
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How it's used
New Taipei City is a relatively modern administrative name that replaced the older Taipei County. While it is geographically adjacent to Taipei City, locals clearly distinguish between the two as separate administrative entities. It is common to hear people refer to it simply as 新北 in casual conversation when discussing travel or living arrangements in Taiwan.
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go3個goExamples
He is going to New Taipei City for a few days next week.
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New Taipei City
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 新北 with 台北, but they are distinct cities with different mayors and local governments. Using them interchangeably can lead to confusion regarding specific locations or transport routes.
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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.
