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Definition
Switzerland; a landlocked mountainous country in Central Europe.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the country Switzerland, often associated with high quality goods like watches and chocolate. When discussing travel, it is common to pair it with the verb 去. It functions as a proper noun and does not require a measure word when used as a location.
Examples
Are you planning to travel to Switzerland this year?
The chocolate produced in Switzerland is really delicious.
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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.
