sin1 toi4 si5仙台市
Jyutpingsin1 toi4 si5
Yalesīn tòih síh
Definition
Sendai, a city in Japan and the capital of Miyagi Prefecture.
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How it's used
Japanese city names are often referred to by their full name in Cantonese, including the suffix 市. While some major cities like 東京 or 大阪 are frequently used without the suffix, adding 市 to smaller or less globally ubiquitous cities like 仙台 sounds more natural and respectful in conversation.
Examples
The beef tongue in Sendai is really famous.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
