san4 wu6 si5神戸市神户市
Jyutpingsan4 wu6 si5
Yalesàhn wuh síh
Definition
Kobe, a major city in Japan.
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How it's used
Japanese place names are often referred to by their original kanji characters in Cantonese, but the pronunciation follows Cantonese phonology rather than Japanese. It is common to drop the suffix 市 when talking about the city in casual conversation, simply calling it 神戶.
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Common phrases
Kobe beef
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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.
