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Definition
Chengdu, a city in western China and the capital of Sichuan province.
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How it's used
Pronunciation of this city name in Cantonese follows the standard reading of the characters rather than the Mandarin pinyin. It is commonly discussed in the context of travel or food, especially spicy Sichuan cuisine.
Examples
The food in Chengdu is very spicy.
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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.
