sek3 laan4錫蘭锡兰
Jyutpingsek3 laan4
Yalesek làahn
Definition
Ceylon; former name of Sri Lanka.
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How it's used
Refers almost exclusively to tea varieties in modern Hong Kong Cantonese. While it is the historical name for Sri Lanka, locals rarely use it to refer to the country itself today, preferring 斯里蘭卡. You will see it most frequently on menus in tea restaurants or supermarkets when describing tea leaves.
Examples
I really like drinking Ceylon black tea.
Do you know where Ceylon is?
Related words
Common phrases
Ceylon black tea
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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.
