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Jyutpingseoi1 fan1 ho4
Yalesēui fān hòh
Definition
Suifenhe, a river flowing from Heilongjiang province into Russia.
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How it's used
Geographical names of cities in Mainland China are typically pronounced using standard Cantonese readings of the characters. Unlike some other cities with specific local nicknames, this name is used primarily in formal, travel, or news contexts. It functions as a proper noun and does not require a classifier when used as a destination.
Examples
He will travel to Suifenhe next month.
Have you heard of this place called Suifenhe?
Related words
Common phrases
Suifenhe City
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Grammar guides
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