san1 goeng1新疆
Jyutpingsan1 goeng1
Yalesān gēung
Definition
Xinjiang; an autonomous region in northwest China with Urumqi as its capital.
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How it's used
Pronunciation in Cantonese often involves a slight shift in the second character to sound more like 'goeng' rather than the Mandarin 'jiang'. It is frequently mentioned in the context of food, particularly when discussing lamb skewers or dried fruits found in local shops.
Examples
Have you thought about traveling to Xinjiang this year?
Xinjiang lamb skewers are really famous.
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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.
