sing3 dit6 gwo1聖迭戈圣迭戈
Jyutpingsing3 dit6 gwo1
Yalesing diht gwō
Definition
San Diego, California
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How it's used
This is the standard transliteration used in Hong Kong for the city in California. It is almost exclusively used in formal writing, news reports, or travel contexts. In casual conversation, people often just use the English name San Diego directly, as many Hong Kongers are familiar with the pronunciation.
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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.
