sau2 ji5首爾首尔
Jyutpingsau2 ji5
Yalesáu yíh
Definition
Seoul, the capital city of South Korea.
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How it's used
The name change from 漢城 to 首爾 in 2005 was a significant event in local media. While older generations or those familiar with history might still occasionally use 漢城, it is considered outdated and potentially sensitive in formal contexts. Using the modern name is standard for all travel and business communication.
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Common mistake
Avoid using 漢城 unless you are specifically discussing historical documents or events prior to the name change, as it may sound archaic or politically incorrect to modern Korean speakers.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
