sei3 jap1四邑
Jyutpingsei3 jap1
Yalesei yāp
Definition
Sze Yap or Siyi; the collective name representing Taishan, Xinhui, Enping, and Kaiping in Guangdong.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the historical and cultural region encompassing Taishan, Xinhui, Enping, and Kaiping. While these areas are now under the administration of Jiangmen, the term remains deeply rooted in the identity of the local diaspora. It is frequently used by older generations to describe their ancestral roots or to refer to the specific dialect group known as Sze Yap Cantonese.
Examples
Do you know which places are included in Sze Yap?
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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.
