seoi6 sing4穗城
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Definition
穗城, an alias for Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province.
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How it's used
This term is a formal or literary way to refer to Guangzhou, often appearing in news reports or formal writing. It originates from the city's nickname, the City of Rams, which is why it is rarely used in casual daily speech. Most locals will simply say 廣州 in conversation.
Examples
I will go to Guangzhou to visit relatives next week.
Do you know how to take the bus to Guangzhou?
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Common phrases
Guangzhou development
Common mistake
Do not use this word in casual conversation with friends or family, as it sounds overly formal and slightly pretentious. Stick to 廣州 for everyday communication.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
